wasteful

/ˈweɪstfəl/

Syllables waste·ful

Stress WASTE-ful

Phonics Breakdown

waste

/weɪst/

long a_e

ful

/fəl/

schwa

Meaning

using more of something than is necessary; not economical

Sound Reference

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waste=/weɪst/(waste) + ful=/fəl/(helpful)

Example

Leaving the lights on all night is wasteful.