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.
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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