How to pronounce faithful
Say it like FAYTH-ful. Faithful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAYTH).
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- FAYTH
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Faithful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAYTHSay 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 faithful
American and British speakers say faithful in essentially the same way: /ˈfeɪθfəl/ in the US and /ˈfeɪθfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FAYTH-ful.
What does faithful mean?
- steadfast in affection or allegiance“years of faithful service”“faithful employees”
- marked by fidelity to an original“a close translation”“a faithful copy of the portrait”
- any loyal and steadfast following
- a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
Where does faithful come from?
From Middle English feithful, equivalent to faith + -ful.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying faithful
How do you pronounce faithful?
Say FAYTH-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈfeɪθfəl/. In British English it is /ˈfeɪθfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in faithful?
Faithful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAYTH). Broken into parts: FAYTH · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say faithful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfeɪθfəl/ and the British form is /ˈfeɪθfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.