How to pronounce gainfully
Say it like GAYN-fuh-lee. Gainfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYN).
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- GAYN
- fuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gainfully pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of gainfully
American and British speakers say gainfully in essentially the same way: /ˈɡeɪnfəli/ in the US and /ˈɡeɪnfəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: GAYN-fuh-lee.
What does gainfully mean?
- In a gainful manner; profitably.
Where does gainfully come from?
From gainful + -ly.
Words that rhyme with gainfully
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gainfully.
Questions about saying gainfully
How do you pronounce gainfully?
Say GAYN-fuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡeɪnfəli/. In British English it is /ˈɡeɪnfəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gainfully?
Gainfully has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GAYN). Broken into parts: GAYN · fuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say gainfully the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡeɪnfəli/ and the British form is /ˈɡeɪnfəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.