## Hopeful: Syllable Count and Pronunciation
The word **hopeful** has **two syllables**.
It is divided as **hope·ful**, where the first syllable **"hope"** is stressed.
### Pronunciation
The phonetic pronunciation is /ˈhoʊp.fəl/. It begins with a long vowel sound “hope” followed by the unstressed syllable “ful.”
### Meaning
The adjective **hopeful** describes a feeling of optimism or expectation of a good outcome. For example:
> “She felt hopeful about the future.”
### Related Words
- Hopeless (2 syllables)
- Hopefully (3 syllables)
- Hopefulness (3 syllables)
### Rhyming Words
Words that rhyme with *hopeful* include *doleful*, *soulful*, and *woeful*.
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**Author’s summary:**
"Hopeful" is a two-syllable adjective divided as hope·ful, pronounced /ˈhoʊp.fəl/, expressing optimism or confidence in a positive outcome.
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