How to pronounce wakeful
Say it like WAYK-fuul. Wakeful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYK).
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- WAYK
- fuul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wakeful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- fuulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of wakeful
American and British speakers say wakeful in essentially the same way: /ˈweɪkfʊl/ in the US and /ˈweɪkfʊl/ in the UK.
British respelling: WAYK-fuul.
What does wakeful mean?
- Awake; not sleeping.
- Sleepless.
- Vigilant and alert; watchful.
Where does wakeful come from?
From wake + -ful.
Questions about saying wakeful
How do you pronounce wakeful?
Say WAYK-fuul. The American pronunciation is /ˈweɪkfʊl/. In British English it is /ˈweɪkfʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wakeful?
Wakeful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAYK). Broken into parts: WAYK · fuul.
Do Americans and Brits say wakeful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈweɪkfʊl/ and the British form is /ˈweɪkfʊl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.