How to Pronounce “hopeful”
word
/ˈhoʊpfəɫ/
HOHP-fuhl
/hˈəʊpfəl/
HOHP-fuhl
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhoʊpfəɫ/
British English
/hˈəʊpfəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHP-fuhl
UK
HOHP-fuhl
Listen in Context
Even though things look tough, I'm still hopeful.
Many young hopefuls dream of becoming actors in Hollywood.
I'm feeling pretty hopeful that things will turn out okay.
She is very hopeful about her exam results.