How to pronounce prayerful
Say it like PRAIR-ful. Prayerful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAIR).
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- PRAIR
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prayerful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of prayerful
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PRAIR-fuul.
What does prayerful mean?
- That prays frequently; characterized by prayer, devout, reverent.
Where does prayerful come from?
From prayer + -ful.
Words that rhyme with prayerful
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of prayerful.
Questions about saying prayerful
How do you pronounce prayerful?
Say PRAIR-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈprɛrfəl/. In British English it is /ˈprɛəfʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prayerful?
Prayerful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRAIR). Broken into parts: PRAIR · ful.
Is prayerful pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈprɛəfʊl/ (PRAIR-fuul).