How to pronounce wrathful
Say it like RATH-ful. Wrathful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RATH).
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- RATH
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wrathful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of wrathful
American and British speakers say wrathful in essentially the same way: /ˈræθfəl/ in the US and /ˈrɒθfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ROTH-ful.
What does wrathful mean?
- Possessed of great wrath; very angry.
Where does wrathful come from?
Inherited from Middle English wrattheful, wrathful; by surface analysis, wrath + ful.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying wrathful
How do you pronounce wrathful?
Say RATH-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈræθfəl/. In British English it is /ˈrɒθfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wrathful?
Wrathful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RATH). Broken into parts: RATH · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say wrathful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈræθfəl/ and the British form is /ˈrɒθfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.