How to pronounce glassful
Say it like GLAS-ful. Glassful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAS).
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- GLAS
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glassful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GLASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of glassful
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: GLAHS-ful.
What does glassful mean?
- The amount that a glass will hold.
Where does glassful come from?
From Middle English glas fulle, glasseful; equivalent to glass + -ful.
Questions about saying glassful
How do you pronounce glassful?
Say GLAS-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡlæsfəl/. In British English it is /ˈɡlɑːsfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glassful?
Glassful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GLAS). Broken into parts: GLAS · ful.
Is glassful pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈɡlɑːsfəl/ (GLAHS-ful).