How to pronounce spiteful
Say it like SPYTE-ful. Spiteful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPYTE).
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- SPYTE
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spiteful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spiteful
American and British speakers say spiteful in essentially the same way: /ˈspaɪtfəl/ in the US and /ˈspaɪtfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPYTE-ful.
What does spiteful mean?
- Filled with, or showing, spite; having a desire to annoy or harm.
Where does spiteful come from?
From Middle English spytefulle.
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Words that rhyme with spiteful
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spiteful.
Questions about saying spiteful
How do you pronounce spiteful?
Say SPYTE-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈspaɪtfəl/. In British English it is /ˈspaɪtfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spiteful?
Spiteful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPYTE). Broken into parts: SPYTE · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say spiteful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspaɪtfəl/ and the British form is /ˈspaɪtfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.