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careful

How many syllables in careful?

  2 syllables

Divide careful into syllables:   care-ful
Stressed syllable in careful:   care-ful
How to pronounce careful:   kair-full
How to say careful:

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Synonyms for careful


1 syllable
  • close
  • nice
  • shrewd
  • deft
  • safe
  • wise
2 syllables
  • alert
  • canny
  • chary
  • exact
  • gentle
  • measured
  • precise
  • sparing
  • tender
  • thrifty
  • watchful
  • cagey
  • cautious
  • discreet
  • frugal
  • heedful
  • mindful
  • prudent
  • tactful
  • thorough
  • wary
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What rhymes with careful

2 syllables
  • apple
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