To pronounce "fulfill", say fulf-ILL — 2 syllables, IPA /fʊɫˈfɪɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/fʊɫˈfɪɫ/
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Break "fulfill" into 2 beats and lean on "ILL" — that's the stressed one.
verb
“You made a promise, son, and now you must fulfill it.”
“This is the most fulfilling work I've ever done.”
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To pronounce "fulfill", say fulf-ILL — 2 syllables, IPA /fʊɫˈfɪɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
"Fulfill" has 2 syllables: fulf · ill.
The IPA transcription of "fulfill" is /fʊɫˈfɪɫ/.
Fulfill: To satisfy, carry out, bring to completion (an obligation, a requirement, etc.).
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