helpful

/ˈhɛlpfəl/

Syllables help·ful

Stress HELP-ful

Phonics Breakdown

help

/hɛlp/

short e

ful

/fəl/

schwa

Meaning

willing to help or giving useful help

Sound Reference

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help=/hɛlp/(help) + ful=/fəl/(beautiful)

Example

The teacher is very helpful to new students.