How to pronounce fistful
Say it like FIST-fuul. Fistful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIST).
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- FIST
- fuul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fistful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FISTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fuulGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of fistful
American and British speakers say fistful in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪstˌfʊl/ in the US and /ˈfɪstˌfʊl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIST-fuul.
What does fistful mean?
- The amount that can be held in a closed fist.
- A small number of something.
- A blow with the fist.
Where does fistful come from?
From fist (noun) + -ful.
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Questions about saying fistful
How do you pronounce fistful?
Say FIST-fuul. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪstˌfʊl/. In British English it is /ˈfɪstˌfʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fistful?
Fistful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIST). Broken into parts: FIST · fuul.
Do Americans and Brits say fistful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪstˌfʊl/ and the British form is /ˈfɪstˌfʊl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.