How to Pronounce Full

To pronounce "full", say FULL — one syllable, IPA /fʊl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/fʊl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “full”

"full" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with pull and bull, if that helps it stick.

What does full mean?

adjective

  1. Containing the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.

    “The jugs were full to the point of overflowing.”

  2. Complete; with nothing omitted.

    “Our book gives full treatment to the subject of angling.”

adverb

  1. Fully; quite; very; thoroughly; completely; exactly; entirely.

Synonyms

completethoroughaboundingbrimfulburstingchock-a-blockchock-fullfull up

Antonyms

incompleteemptyclose-fittingsmalltighttight-fitting

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Words that rhyme with full

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pullbullhandfulwoolmouthfulroomfulbagfulspoonfulpocketful

Related words

filledbrimmingbrimfuloverfullhighbrimfulloverflowingreplete

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "full"?▾

"Full" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "full"?▾

The IPA transcription of "full" is /fʊl/.

What does "full" mean?▾

Full: Containing the maximum possible amount that can fit in the space available.

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