How to pronounce fulfill
Say it like fuul-FIL. Fulfill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIL).
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- fuul
- FIL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fulfill pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuulKeep 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 fulfill
American and British speakers say fulfill in essentially the same way: /fʊlˈfɪl/ in the US and /fʊlˈfɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: fuul-FIL.
What does fulfill mean?
- put in effect“carry out a task”“execute the decision of the people”
- meet the requirements or expectations of
- 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”
Where does fulfill come from?
From Middle English fulfillen, from Old English fullfyllan (“to fill full”).
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Words that sound like fulfill
Questions about saying fulfill
How do you pronounce fulfill?
Say fuul-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 fulfill?
Fulfill has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIL). Broken into parts: fuul · FIL.
Do Americans and Brits say fulfill 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 fulfill?
Fulfill sounds the same as fulfil in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.