fearful

/ˈfɪr.fəl/

Syllables fear·ful

Stress FEAR-ful

Phonics Breakdown

fear

/fɪr/

r控元音

ful

/fəl/

schwa

Meaning

feeling afraid; showing fear

Sound Reference

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fear=/fɪr/(fear) + ful=/fəl/(helpful)

Example

The child was fearful of the dark.