How to pronounce ageful
Say it like AYJ-ful. Ageful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYJ).
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- AYJ
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ageful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AYJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ageful
American and British speakers say ageful in essentially the same way: /ˈeɪdʒfəl/ in the US and /ˈeɪdʒfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: AYJ-ful.
What does ageful mean?
- Aged, elderly, old.
- Eternal, everlasting.
- An eternity, a perpetuity.
Where does ageful come from?
From age + -ful.
Questions about saying ageful
How do you pronounce ageful?
Say AYJ-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈeɪdʒfəl/. In British English it is /ˈeɪdʒfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ageful?
Ageful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AYJ). Broken into parts: AYJ · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say ageful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈeɪdʒfəl/ and the British form is /ˈeɪdʒfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.