How to Pronounce "fearful"
word
/ˈfɪɹfəɫ/
FEER-fuhl
/fˈiəfəl/
FEE-uh-fuhl
Definition
Feeling or showing fear; afraid of something or worried that something bad might happen.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfɪɹfəɫ/
British English
/fˈiəfəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FEER-fuhl
UK
FEE-uh-fuhl
Listen in Context
The fearful child hid behind his mother.
He gave her a fearful look.
She felt fearful during the storm.
I've always been a bit fearful of dogs after I was bitten as a kid.