careful

How many syllables in careful?

  643291587 syllables

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

Cite This Source

Bibliography Citations
MLA   |    APA   |   Chicago Manual Style
"careful." HowManySyllables.com. How Many Syllables, n.d. Web. 06 July 2025.

Learn a New Word

Syllable Quiz
Are you smarter than a
3rd grader?

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
3 syllables
4 syllables
Teachers
We award $250 every month to
help teachers
teach their students.
Fun Fact
Stewardesses is typed using
only the left hand.
FAQ
Why do we say
"an" hour?
What rhymes with careful

2 syllables
  • apple
    Did You Know
    Saying Should Of, Would Of, or Could Of
    is WRONG!

    Parents, Teachers, StudentsDo you have a grammar question?
    Need help finding a syllable count?
    Want to say thank you?