How to pronounce earful
Say it like EER-ful. Earful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EER).
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- EER
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of earful
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EER-ful.
What does earful mean?
- an angry reprimand, castigation or telling off“give someone an earful”
- intimate gossip
Where does earful come from?
From ear + -ful.
Words that rhyme with earful
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of earful.
Questions about saying earful
How do you pronounce earful?
Say EER-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪrfəl/. In British English it is /ˈɪəfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earful?
Earful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EER). Broken into parts: EER · ful.
Is earful 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 /ˈɪəfəl/ (EER-ful).