How to pronounce earthful
Say it like URTH-ful. Earthful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH).
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- URTH
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earthful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of earthful
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: URTH-ful.
What does earthful mean?
- As much as the earth can or does hold or sustain.
- Pertaining to the earth, as opposed to heaven; earthly.
Where does earthful come from?
From earth + -ful.
Questions about saying earthful
How do you pronounce earthful?
Say URTH-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝθfəl/. In British English it is /ˈɜːθfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earthful?
Earthful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH). Broken into parts: URTH · ful.
Is earthful 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 /ˈɜːθfəl/ (URTH-ful).