How to Pronounce "painful"
word
/ˈpeɪnfəɫ/
PAYN-fuhl
/pˈeɪnfəl/
PAYN-fuhl
Definition
Causing physical pain, or causing strong emotional suffering or discomfort. It can describe an injury, an experience, a memory, or even an awkward situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpeɪnfəɫ/
British English
/pˈeɪnfəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAYN-fuhl
UK
PAYN-fuhl
Listen in Context
This cut on my hand is very painful.
It was painful to hear the bad news.
The dentist said it might be a little painful.
Watching him apologize was almost painful.