forceful

/ˈfɔːrsfəl/

Syllables force·ful

Stress FORCE-ful

Phonics Breakdown

force

/fɔːrs/

or sound

ful

/fəl/

schwa

Meaning

strong, powerful, or expressed with energy

Sound Reference

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force=/fɔːrs/(force) + ful=/fəl/(helpful)

Example

She gave a forceful speech about climate change.