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How to pronounce:
full
Definition:
(nou) the time when the Moon is fully illuminated
Phonetic Transcription:
fʊl
Examples:
The entire article is full of misinformation and bull dung.
Then the entire atmosphere becomes festive and full of fun and revelry.
With full exertion of selling the robe, he roamed the whole little market.
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Common mistakes of full pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "full" as /fʊl/ instead of the correct /fʌl/ in US English and /fʊl/ in UK English. Tip: Focus on the "u" sound, which is more like "uh" in "cup."
- Overemphasizing the "l": A common mistake is to overly stress the "l" sound at the end, making it sound like "full-l." This can lead to confusion. Tip: Keep the final "l" soft and smooth, blending it into the preceding vowel.
- Confusing with "fool": Some may pronounce "full" like "fool" /fuːl/, which changes the meaning entirely. Tip: Remember that "full" has a short vowel sound, not the long "oo" sound in "fool."
- Skipping the "u" sound: A frequent error is omitting the "u" sound altogether, pronouncing it as /fl/. This makes it unclear. Tip: Ensure you articulate the "u" clearly, as it is essential for the correct pronunciation of "full."
- Inconsistent stress: Learners sometimes place incorrect stress on the second syllable, saying "full" as if it were a two-syllable word. Tip: Remember that "full" is a single syllable, so the stress is on the first and only syllable.