How to pronounce armful
Say it like ARM-fuhl. Armful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARM).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce armful. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ARM
- fuhl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Armful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ARMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fuhlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of armful
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHM-ful.
What does armful mean?
- The amount an arm or arms can hold.
Where does armful come from?
From arm + -ful (suffix forming nouns indicating as much as can be held by the noun to which it is attached).
Questions about saying armful
How do you pronounce armful?
Say ARM-fuhl. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑrmˌfəl/. In British English it is /ˈɑːmfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in armful?
Armful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ARM). Broken into parts: ARM · fuhl.
Is armful pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːmfəl/ (AHM-ful).