English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Full Pronunciation
Full is pronounced FUUL, IPA /ˈfʊl/.
FUUL
US /ˈfʊl/ · UK /ˈfʊl/
Syllables: FUUL (1 syllable)
adjective: Holding as much as it can, with no room left.
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Full in a Sentence
- The bus was full before it reached our stop.
- Give me the full story, not the short version.
- She works full days on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Common Mispronunciations of Full
Not FOOL
Two different vowels sit close together in English. Full uses the short, relaxed one of book and put; fool uses the long, tense oo of moon.
Not FAL
Learners sometimes flatten the u towards an a, which drifts towards fall. Round the lips slightly and keep the sound brief.
Tip: Rhyme it with pull and bull, never with pool.
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