How many syllables are in “full”?

“Full” has 1 syllable: fuul.

What is the IPA for “full”?

The American English IPA transcription of “full” is fʊl.

How can I practice pronouncing “full”?

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American English pronunciation

How to pronounce full

/fʊl/fuul1 syllable

“full” hinges on a vowel that's easy to slip on. It's a single syllable, and the trick is in the sounds below — hear it, then say it back and let our AI model show you how close you landed.

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The sounds to nail

/ʊ/as in foot
Short, lax, lips slightly rounded. Shorter than 'uw'.
/l/as in love
Tongue tip at gum ridge. At the end of a syllable ('feel'), the tongue body also pulls back — the dark L.

Trickier for some first languages

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Common questions

How many syllables are in “full”?: “Full” has 1 syllable: fuul.
What is the IPA for “full”?: The American English IPA transcription of “full” is fʊl.
How can I practice pronouncing “full”?: Press play to hear “full” spoken by our AI model, then record yourself on this page to get an instant pronunciation score — your first try needs no account.

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