How to pronounce soulful
Say it like SOHL-ful. Soulful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOHL).
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- SOHL
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Soulful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of soulful
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOHL-ful.
What does soulful mean?
- Full of emotion and vigor.
- Full of soul.
- An amount enough to fill one's soul.
Where does soulful come from?
From soul + -ful (adjective suffix).
Questions about saying soulful
How do you pronounce soulful?
Say SOHL-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊlfəl/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊlfəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in soulful?
Soulful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOHL). Broken into parts: SOHL · ful.
Is soulful pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsəʊlfəl/ (SOHL-ful).