boastful

/ˈboʊstfəl/

Syllables boast·ful

Stress BOAST-ful

Phonics Breakdown

boast

/boʊst/

long o

ful

/fəl/

schwa

Meaning

showing too much pride in oneself; bragging

Sound Reference

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boast=/boʊst/(boat) + ful=/fəl/(useful)

Example

He sounded boastful when he talked about his success.