How to pronounce lifeful
Say it like LYFE-fuul. Lifeful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYFE).
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- LYFE
- fuul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lifeful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYFESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fuulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of lifeful
American and British speakers say lifeful in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪffʊl/ in the US and /ˈlaɪffʊl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYFE-fuul.
What does lifeful mean?
- Bestowing life; enlivening.
- Full of vitality; lively and exuberant.
- Characteristic of life and living things.
- In a lifeful manner; full of life.
- A quantity that fills a lifetime.
Where does lifeful come from?
From life + -ful.
Questions about saying lifeful
How do you pronounce lifeful?
Say LYFE-fuul. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪffʊl/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪffʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lifeful?
Lifeful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYFE). Broken into parts: LYFE · fuul.
Do Americans and Brits say lifeful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪffʊl/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪffʊl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.