Syllable CounterHaiku CheckerSyllable DictionaryRulesPoetry
scornful
adjective
See more 2-syllable adjectives

Divide scornful into syllables:

scorn · ful

How to pronounce scornful:

Definition of scornful:

scornful (adjective):
mocking or scornful
full of scorn contemptuous
expressing extreme contempt.

Synonyms for scornful:

pretentiousjeeringinsolentdisdainfulscathingsnobbishhaughtysuperciliouscontemptuousderisive
Show 15 more

Antonyms for scornful:

reverentialconsideratecomplimentaryapproachableextollinglovablegenerouscourteousfeelingobsequious
Show 15 more

Other 2-syllable words like scornful

Here are some other common words that have 2 syllables, like scornful does.

See all 2-syllable words
Syllable Quiz
How many syllables in the word ratify?

Question 1 of 5

Syllable Fun Fact
The peak of a syllable, usually its vowel, is the most sonorant, or resonant, part and carries the syllable's pitch.

You, too, can become a syllable pro and wow your friends, family, and pets!

Learn more syllable fun facts
Trending words

These words are popular right now. Visit each word to master its syllable count.

  1. surreptitiously
  2. heaven
  3. seriously
  4. unbeknownst
  5. convenient
  6. colleague
  7. confide
  8. equivocate
  9. infatuated
  10. slovenly


Syllable Counter is reader-supported. When you purchase something through one of our links, we may earn a small commission at no cost to you.

©2025 SyllableCounter.io