skillful

/ˈskɪl.fəl/

Syllables skill·ful

Stress SKILL-ful

Phonics Breakdown

skill

/skɪl/

short i

ful

/fəl/

schwa

Meaning

having or showing skill; expert

Sound Reference

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skill=/skɪl/(skill) + ful=/fəl/(beautiful)

Example

She is a skillful pianist.