How to Pronounce "tearful"
word
ˈtɪɹfəɫ
TEER-fuhl
tˈiəfəl
TEE-uh-fuhl
Definition
Feeling or showing that you are about to cry, or having tears in your eyes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɪɹfəɫ
British English
tˈiəfəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEER-fuhl
UK
TEE-uh-fuhl
Listen in Context
I got a bit tearful during that sad movie last night.
Her tearful eyes said more than words ever could.
She gave a tearful goodbye to her best friend.
His voice was tearful when he spoke about his family.