How to Pronounce "awful"
word
/ˈɑfəɫ/, /ˈɔfəɫ/
AW-fuhl
/ˈɔːfəl/
AW-fuhl
Definition
Extremely bad, unpleasant, or shocking. It can describe something of very poor quality, or an experience that causes discomfort or surprise.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɑfəɫ/, /ˈɔfəɫ/
British English
/ˈɔːfəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AW-fuhl
UK
AW-fuhl
Listen in Context
That was an awful movie.
The food tastes awful.
I feel awful today.
He made an awful mistake at work.