To pronounce "wasteful", say WAST-ef-ul — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈweɪstfəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈweɪstfəl/
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"wasteful" has 3 syllables: wast-ef-ul. It rhymes with tasteful and distasteful, if that helps it stick.
adjective
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"Wasteful" has 3 syllables: wast · ef · ul.
The IPA transcription of "wasteful" is /ˈweɪstfəl/.
Wasteful: Inclined to waste or squander money or resources.
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