How to pronounce pocketful
Say it like POK-ut-fuul. Pocketful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POK).
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- POK
- ut
- fuul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pocketful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fuulGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of pocketful
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POK-ut-fuul.
What does pocketful mean?
- The amount that a pocket would hold.
- A small or moderate amount.
Where does pocketful come from?
From pocket + -ful.
Questions about saying pocketful
How do you pronounce pocketful?
Say POK-ut-fuul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑkətˌfʊl/. In British English it is /ˈpɒkətˌfʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pocketful?
Pocketful has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POK). Broken into parts: POK · ut · fuul.
Is pocketful 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 /ˈpɒkətˌfʊl/ (POK-ut-fuul).