How to pronounce eventful
Say it like ih-VENT-ful. Eventful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VENT).
- ih
- VENT
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eventful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of eventful
American and British speakers say eventful in essentially the same way: /ɪˈvɛntfəl/ in the US and /ɪˈvɛntfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-VENT-ful.
What does eventful mean?
- Of or pertaining to high levels of activity; having many memorable events.“With the number of drunken revellers on the streets it could hardly fail to be an eventful night.”
Where does eventful come from?
From event + -ful.
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Words that rhyme with eventful
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Questions about saying eventful
How do you pronounce eventful?
Say ih-VENT-ful. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈvɛntfəl/. In British English it is /ɪˈvɛntfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eventful?
Eventful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VENT). Broken into parts: ih · VENT · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say eventful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈvɛntfəl/ and the British form is /ɪˈvɛntfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.