How to pronounce fulfillment
Say it like ful-FIL-munt. Fulfillment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIL).
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- ful
- FIL
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fulfillment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of fulfillment
American and British speakers say fulfillment in essentially the same way: /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/ in the US and /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ful-FIL-munt.
What does fulfillment mean?
- US standard spelling of fulfilment.
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Words that rhyme with fulfillment
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Words that sound like fulfillment
Questions about saying fulfillment
How do you pronounce fulfillment?
Say ful-FIL-munt. The American pronunciation is /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/. In British English it is /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fulfillment?
Fulfillment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIL). Broken into parts: ful · FIL · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say fulfillment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/ and the British form is /fʊlˈfɪlmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as fulfillment?
Fulfillment sounds the same as fulfilment in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.