How to Pronounce "hopeful"
word
/ˈhoʊpfəɫ/
HOHP-fuhl
/hˈəʊpfəl/
HOHP-fuhl
Definition
Feeling or showing hope; believing that something good will happen. It can also refer to someone who is likely to succeed at something.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhoʊpfəɫ/
British English
/hˈəʊpfəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HOHP-fuhl
UK
HOHP-fuhl
Listen in Context
She is very hopeful about her exam results.
The team feels hopeful after their win.
He gave me a hopeful smile.
Even though things look tough, I'm still hopeful.