How to pronounce unfull
Say it like un-FUUL. Unfull has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUUL).
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- un
- FUUL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfull pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- FUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of unfull
American and British speakers say unfull in essentially the same way: /ʌnˈfʊl/ in the US and /ʌnˈfʊl/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-FUUL.
What does unfull mean?
- Not full or complete; incomplete, imperfect.
Where does unfull come from?
From Middle English unfulle (“incomplete”), from un- (prefix meaning ‘not’) + ful (“filled to capacity, full; complete, whole”) (from Old English ful, full (“filled, full; complete, entire”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *pleh₁- (“to fill”)).
Words that rhyme with unfull
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unfull.
Questions about saying unfull
How do you pronounce unfull?
Say un-FUUL. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈfʊl/. In British English it is /ʌnˈfʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfull?
Unfull has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUUL). Broken into parts: un · FUUL.
Do Americans and Brits say unfull the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ʌnˈfʊl/ and the British form is /ʌnˈfʊl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.