American English

How to pronounce eventful

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ihVEHNTfl

/ɪˈvɛnt̚.fl̩/

3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

Having many unusual or important things happen.

What to listen for

Eventful is pronounced /ɪˈvɛnt̚.fl̩/. The first syllable is light and does not have the main stress.

Practice out loud

Meanings & examples

adjective

Having many unusual or important things happen.

It was an eventful year for our family.

Good to know

Eventful does not always mean good; it can describe a difficult or exciting time.

Common phrases & grammar

an eventful year · an eventful day