To pronounce "thankful", say THANKF-ul — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈθæŋkfəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈθæŋkfəl/
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"thankful" has 2 syllables: thankf-ul. It rhymes with tankful, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“I'm thankful that you helped me out today. How can I ever repay you?”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Thankful" has 2 syllables: thankf · ul.
The IPA transcription of "thankful" is /ˈθæŋkfəl/.
Thankful: Showing appreciation or gratitude.
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