How to pronounce fulfil
Say it like ful-FIL. Fulfil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIL).
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- ful
- FIL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fulfil pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fulfil
American and British speakers say fulfil in essentially the same way: /fʊlˈfɪl/ in the US and /fʊlˈfɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ful-FIL.
What does fulfil mean?
- put in effect“carry out a task”“execute the decision of the people”
- fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condtion ro restriction“does this paper meet the requirements for the degree?”“This job doesn't match my dreams”
- meet the requirements or expectations of
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Words that rhyme with fulfil
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Words that sound like fulfil
Questions about saying fulfil
How do you pronounce fulfil?
Say ful-FIL. The American pronunciation is /fʊlˈfɪl/. In British English it is /fʊlˈfɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fulfil?
Fulfil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIL). Broken into parts: ful · FIL.
Do Americans and Brits say fulfil the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fʊlˈfɪl/ and the British form is /fʊlˈfɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as fulfil?
Fulfil sounds the same as fulfill in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.