Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

forkful

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.59 in modern English

Syllables: fork-ful
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The amount that a fork will hold.

Example Sentences

"He uncovered the fragrant eggs and b., and I pronged a moody forkful."

Etymology

From fork + -ful.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: fork

Inflected Forms

forkfuls (plural) forksful (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

knifeful spoonful sporkful

Questions

What does forkful mean?: The amount that a fork will hold.
Where does forkful come from?: From fork + -ful.

How to pronounce forkful

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