To pronounce "woeful", say WOEF-ul — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
woeful
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WOEF-ul
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"woeful" has 2 syllables: woef-ul. It rhymes with prophyll and hoefle, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Woeful" has 2 syllables: woef · ul.
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