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