How to pronounce brimful
Say it like BRIM-fuul. Brimful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIM).
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- BRIM
- fuul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Brimful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BRIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fuulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of brimful
American and British speakers say brimful in essentially the same way: /ˈbrɪmfʊl/ in the US and /ˈbrɪmfʊl/ in the UK.
British respelling: BRIM-fuul.
What does brimful mean?
- Filled to maximum capacity.
- The maximum amount a container can hold.
- A large amount.
Where does brimful come from?
From brim + -ful.
Questions about saying brimful
How do you pronounce brimful?
Say BRIM-fuul. The American pronunciation is /ˈbrɪmfʊl/. In British English it is /ˈbrɪmfʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in brimful?
Brimful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BRIM). Broken into parts: BRIM · fuul.
Do Americans and Brits say brimful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbrɪmfʊl/ and the British form is /ˈbrɪmfʊl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.