stressful

/ˈstrɛsfəl/

Syllables stress·ful

Stress STRESS-ful

Phonics Breakdown

stress

/strɛs/

short e

ful

/fəl/

schwa

Meaning

causing mental or emotional strain

Sound Reference

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stress=/strɛs/(stress) + ful=/fəl/(helpful)

Example

This job can be very stressful at times.