hurtful

/ˈhɜːrtfəl/

Syllables hurt·ful

Stress HURT-ful

Phonics Breakdown

hurt

/hɜːrt/

r控元音

ful

/fəl/

schwa

Meaning

causing emotional or physical pain

Sound Reference

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hurt=/hɜːrt/(hurt) + ful=/fəl/(helpful)

Example

His words were very hurtful to her.