watchful

/ˈwɒtʃfəl/

Syllables watch·ful

Stress WATCH-ful

Phonics Breakdown

watch

/wɒtʃ/

tch sound

ful

/fəl/

schwa

Meaning

alert and paying close attention

Sound Reference

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watch=/wɒtʃ/(watch) + ful=/fəl/(careful)

Example

The guard remained watchful all night.