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.