hopeful

/ˈhoʊpfəl/

Syllables hope·ful

Stress HOPE-ful

Phonics Breakdown

hope

/hoʊp/

long o

ful

/fəl/

schwa

Meaning

feeling or showing hope

Sound Reference

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hope=/hoʊp/(hope) + ful=/fəl/(beautiful)

Example

She is hopeful about the future.