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fistful

/ˈfɪstˌfʊl/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 2.58 in modern English

Syllables
fist-ful
IPA
/ˈfɪstˌfʊl/
13
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The amount that can be held in a closed fist.

noun

A small number of something.

noun

A blow with the fist.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From fist (noun) + -ful.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈfɪstˌfʊl/
  • British English: /ˈfɪstˌfʊl/

Inflected Forms

fistfuls (plural) fistsful (plural)

Synonyms

handful punch

Rhymes With

wistful

Questions

How do you pronounce fistful?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfɪstˌfʊl/.
What does fistful mean?
The amount that can be held in a closed fist.
Where does fistful come from?
From fist (noun) + -ful.

How to pronounce fistful

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈfɪstˌfʊl/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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