To pronounce "wailful", say WAILF-ul — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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WAILF-ul
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"wailful" has 2 syllables: wailf-ul. It rhymes with baleful and taleful, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Wailful" has 2 syllables: wailf · ul.
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