How to pronounce unfulfilled
Say it like uhn-ful-FILD. Unfulfilled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FILD).
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- uhn
- ful
- FILD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfulfilled pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- FILDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unfulfilled
American and British speakers say unfulfilled in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnfʊlˈfɪld/ in the US and /ˌʌnfʊlˈfɪld/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-ful-FILD.
What does unfulfilled mean?
- Lacking fulfillment; marked by a feeling of failure to achieve goals or desires.
- Not yet provided as promised, particularly with respect to a contract or an order for a supply of something.
Where does unfulfilled come from?
From un- + fulfilled.
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Words that rhyme with unfulfilled
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Questions about saying unfulfilled
How do you pronounce unfulfilled?
Say uhn-ful-FILD. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnfʊlˈfɪld/. In British English it is /ˌʌnfʊlˈfɪld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfulfilled?
Unfulfilled has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FILD). Broken into parts: uhn · ful · FILD.
Do Americans and Brits say unfulfilled the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnfʊlˈfɪld/ and the British form is /ˌʌnfʊlˈfɪld/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.