How to pronounce hateful
Say it like HAYT-ful. Hateful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAYT).
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- HAYT
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hateful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAYTSay 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 hateful
American and British speakers say hateful in essentially the same way: /ˈheɪtfəl/ in the US and /ˈheɪtfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: HAYT-ful.
What does hateful mean?
- evoking or deserving hatred“no vice is universally as hateful as ingratitude”
- characterized by malice“a hateful thing to do”“in a mean mood”
Where does hateful come from?
From Middle English hateful.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with hateful
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hateful.
Questions about saying hateful
How do you pronounce hateful?
Say HAYT-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈheɪtfəl/. In British English it is /ˈheɪtfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hateful?
Hateful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAYT). Broken into parts: HAYT · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say hateful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈheɪtfəl/ and the British form is /ˈheɪtfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.