Syllables Synonyms Rhymes Quiz
painful
How many syllables in painful?
2 syllablesDivide painful into syllables: pain-ful
Stressed syllable in painful: pain-ful
How to pronounce painful: peyn-full
How to say painful:
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Synonyms for painful
1 syllable
- dire
- skinned
- raw
- sore
2 syllables
- aching
- awful
- burning
- hurting
- nasty
- smarting
- throbbing
- tortured
- anguished
- awkward
- dreadful
- labored
- piercing
- tender
- tingly
3 syllables
4 syllables
5 syllables
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What rhymes with painful
2 syllables
- baneful
- graceful
- gainful
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