How to pronounce fuller
Say it like FUUL-er. Fuller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUL).
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- FUUL
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fuller pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fuller
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUUL-uh.
What does fuller mean?
- United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
- United States architect who invented the geodesic dome (1895-1983)
- a workman who fulls (cleans and thickens) freshly woven cloth for a living
Words that rhyme with fuller
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fuller.
Questions about saying fuller
How do you pronounce fuller?
Say FUUL-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfʊlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fuller?
Fuller has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUL). Broken into parts: FUUL · er.
Is fuller pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfʊlə/ (FUUL-uh).