How to pronounce hopefuls
Say it like HOHP-fulz. Hopefuls has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHP).
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US American/ˈhoʊpfəlz/HOHP-fulz
UK British/ˈhəʊpfəlz/HOHP-fulz
- HOHP
- fulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hopefuls pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of hopefuls
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HOHP-fulz.
What does hopefuls mean?
noun
- plural of hopeful How to pronounce hopeful
Questions about saying hopefuls
How do you pronounce hopefuls?
Say HOHP-fulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈhoʊpfəlz/. In British English it is /ˈhəʊpfəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hopefuls?
Hopefuls has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOHP). Broken into parts: HOHP · fulz.
Is hopefuls pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhəʊpfəlz/ (HOHP-fulz).