How to pronounce plentiful
Say it like PLEN-tuh-ful. Plentiful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEN).
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- PLEN
- tuh
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plentiful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of plentiful
American and British speakers say plentiful in essentially the same way: /ˈplɛntəfəl/ in the US and /ˈplɛntəfəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLEN-tuh-ful.
What does plentiful mean?
- Existing in large number or ample amount.“a plentiful harvest”
- Yielding abundance; fruitful.“Some years, the tree is a plentiful source of apples.”
Where does plentiful come from?
From Middle English plentiful, plentyfull, plentefull, equivalent to plenty + -ful.
Questions about saying plentiful
How do you pronounce plentiful?
Say PLEN-tuh-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈplɛntəfəl/. In British English it is /ˈplɛntəfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plentiful?
Plentiful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEN). Broken into parts: PLEN · tuh · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say plentiful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplɛntəfəl/ and the British form is /ˈplɛntəfəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.