How to Pronounce "spiteful"
word
ˈspaɪtfəɫ
SPYTE-fuhl
spˈaɪtfəl
SPYTE-fuhl
Definition
Describes someone who deliberately wants to hurt, upset, or annoy others, often because of anger or jealousy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspaɪtfəɫ
British English
spˈaɪtfəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPYTE-fuhl
UK
SPYTE-fuhl
Listen in Context
He made a spiteful comment to hurt her feelings.
The children were spiteful to their classmate when he won the game.
She gave him a spiteful look and walked away.
He sent a spiteful email to his boss after quitting.