harmful

/ˈhɑːrmfəl/

Syllables harm·ful

Stress HARM-ful

Phonics Breakdown

harm

/hɑːrm/

long ar

ful

/fəl/

schwa

Meaning

causing damage or injury

Sound Reference

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harm=/hɑːrm/(harm) + ful=/fəl/(beautiful)

Example

Smoking is harmful to your health.