graceful

/ˈɡreɪsfəl/

Syllables grace·ful

Stress GRACE-ful

Phonics Breakdown

grace

/ɡreɪs/

long a_e

ful

/fəl/

schwa

Meaning

showing elegance, beauty, or smooth movement

Sound Reference

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grace=/ɡreɪs/(grace) + ful=/fəl/(useful)

Example

The dancer made a graceful turn on the stage.