How to pronounce gobful
Say it like GOB-fuul. Gobful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOB).
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US American/ˈɡɑbfʊl/GOB-fuul
UK British/ˈɡɒbfʊl/GOB-fuul
- GOB
- fuul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gobful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fuulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of gobful
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: GOB-fuul.
What does gobful mean?
noun
- A mouthful.
- A large portion or amount.
- A blast of verbal abuse, usually considered justifiable.“The neighbors were having a noisy party so I went and gave them a gobful.”
Where does gobful come from?
From gob + -ful.
Questions about saying gobful
How do you pronounce gobful?
Say GOB-fuul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɑbfʊl/. In British English it is /ˈɡɒbfʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gobful?
Gobful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOB). Broken into parts: GOB · fuul.
Is gobful pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɡɒbfʊl/ (GOB-fuul).