cheerful

/ˈtʃɪəfəl/

Syllables cheer·ful

Stress CHEER-ful

Phonics Breakdown

cheer

/tʃɪə/

er sound

ful

/fəl/

schwa

Meaning

happy and positive in mood

Sound Reference

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cheer=/tʃɪə/(cheer) + ful=/fəl/(beautiful)

Example

She is always cheerful at work.