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thoughtful

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈθɔːtfəl

Examples:

She is for sure the most thoughtful and caring of the Manse children.

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careful

cautious

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Common mistakes of thoughtful pronunciation

Misplacing stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, pronouncing it as "thought-ful" [ˈθɔːt.fəl] (UK) or [ˈθɔt.fəl] (US). Tip: Always stress the first syllable, "thought" [θɔːt] or [θɔt], to sound natural.
Vowel confusion: A common mistake is pronouncing "thoughtful" with a short "o" sound, like in "cot". This leads to "cawt-ful" instead of "thought-ful". Tip: Focus on the "aw" sound in "thought" [θɔːt] or [θɔt].
Overemphasizing the "t": Some pronounce "thoughtful" with a heavy "t" sound, making it sound like "thought-tful". This is incorrect. Tip: Keep the "t" soft and blended within the flow of the word.
Dropping the "h": A few might say "toughtful" without the "h" sound, leading to confusion. Tip: Ensure to pronounce the "th" as [θ], which is crucial for clarity.
Incorrect syllable count: Some may mistakenly think "thoughtful" has three syllables, saying "thought-ful" instead of the correct two. Tip: Remember, it's a two-syllable word: "thought" [θɔːt] or [θɔt] and "ful" [fəl].

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "thoughtful" in American English?

In American English, "thoughtful" is pronounced as /ˈθɔːtʃfəl/. The primary stress is on the first syllable, "thought," which sounds like "thawt," followed by a softer "ful" that sounds like "fuhl."

What is the UK pronunciation of "thoughtful"?

In British English, "thoughtful" is also pronounced as /ˈθɔːtfl/. The primary stress remains on the first syllable, and the second syllable is pronounced with a clear "t" sound, making it sound a bit sharper than in American English.

How many syllables are in the word "thoughtful"?

The word "thoughtful" has two syllables: "thought" and "ful." The first syllable is stressed, while the second syllable is pronounced quickly and softly.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "thoughtful"?

A common mistake is mispronouncing the "th" sound at the beginning, which should sound like "th" in "think." Some learners may also confuse the second syllable, pronouncing it too strongly instead of the softer "ful."