3 syllables: beau, ti, ful. Stress on beau.
/ˈbjuːtɪfəl/
Say it backadjectivePleasing to the senses or mind, especially through aesthetic qualities such as shape, color, sound, or expression; possessing qualities that delight or appeal.
"Her beautiful voice captivated the audience."
"That's a beautiful solution to the problem!"
"The sculpture displayed beautiful symmetry."
The word "beautiful" is pronounced /ˈbjuːtɪfəl/ with emphasis on the primary stressed syllable. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation.
"beautiful" sounds like B-e-a-u-t-i-f-u-l. The pronunciation follows standard English pronunciation rules.
"beautiful" is considered intermediate difficult to pronounce. This word may require some practice to master the correct pronunciation.
"beautiful" is a adjective. It modifies or describes nouns and pronouns.
The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcription for "beautiful" is /ˈbjuːtɪfəl/. This provides the most accurate pronunciation guide using standardized phonetic symbols.
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From Middle English beautiful, from beauty (Old French beauté) + -ful (suffix meaning 'full of').
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Words that rhyme with "beautiful"
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