How to Pronounce "futile"
word
/ˈfjutəɫ/
FYOO-tl
/fjˈuːtaɪl/
fyoo-TYL
Definition
If something is futile, it has no chance of succeeding or bringing a useful result, even if effort is put into it.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈfjutəɫ/
British English
/fjˈuːtaɪl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FYOO-tl
UK
fyoo-TYL
Listen in Context
All their efforts were futile.
It is futile to argue with him.
He made a futile attempt to escape.
Trying to change her mind was futile; she had already decided.