How to Pronounce "gainfully"
word
ˈɡeɪnfəɫi
GAIN-fuh-lee
ɡˈeɪnfəli
GAIN-fuh-lee
Definition
In a way that earns money or provides a salary or income, especially in employment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡeɪnfəɫi
British English
ɡˈeɪnfəli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GAIN-fuh-lee
UK
GAIN-fuh-lee
Listen in Context
He is gainfully employed at a factory.
She hopes to be gainfully employed after graduation.
Many people are not gainfully employed during a recession.
It's not easy to stay gainfully employed in a competitive market.