How to pronounce zealful
Say it like ZEEL-ful. Zealful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEEL).
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- ZEEL
- ful
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zealful pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- fulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of zealful
American and British speakers say zealful in essentially the same way: /ˈzilfʊl/ in the US and /ˈziːlfʊl/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZEEL-ful.
What does zealful mean?
- Full of zeal.
Where does zealful come from?
From zeal + -ful.
Questions about saying zealful
How do you pronounce zealful?
Say ZEEL-ful. The American pronunciation is /ˈzilfʊl/. In British English it is /ˈziːlfʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zealful?
Zealful has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZEEL). Broken into parts: ZEEL · ful.
Do Americans and Brits say zealful the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzilfʊl/ and the British form is /ˈziːlfʊl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.