meaningful

/ˈmiːnɪŋfəl/

Syllables mean·ing·ful

Stress MEAN-ing-ful

Phonics Breakdown

mean

/miːn/

long e

ing

/ɪŋ/

ng sound

ful

/fəl/

schwa

Meaning

having meaning, purpose, or value

Sound Reference

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mean=/miːn/(mean) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing) + ful=/fəl/(helpful)

Example

She wants to do meaningful work that helps others.