American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'painful' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "painful" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "painful"

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Simple pronunciation
payn-fl
IPA transcription
/ˈpʰeɪn.fl̩/
Word frequency
3,730th

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What does "painful" mean?

  1. causing a strong feeling that is not pleasant, usually on the body

Examples of "painful" in a sentence

  • The injection was painful, but necessary.
  • Her words were painful to hear.
  • The injury caused a sharp and painful sensation.

How common is "painful"?

Painful is the 3,730th most common word in English.

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