doubtful

/ˈdaʊtfəl/

Syllables doubt·ful

Stress DOUBT-ful

Phonics Breakdown

doubt

/daʊt/

ou diphth

ful

/fəl/

schwa

Meaning

feeling uncertain or unsure

Sound Reference

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doubt=/daʊt/(out) + ful=/fəl/(beautiful)

Example

She is doubtful about the plan.