NATIVE SPEAKERS SAY: FULL vs FOOL

Added: 2026-06-03

[00:00:00]Your mouth position matters more than you think when saying full and fool.

[00:00:05]Many learners pronounce them the same way, but actually they're different. The wrong way to say them is with the same vowel sound, like fool.

[00:00:17]The right way to say full is with a shorter U sound, like F U L, and fool is with a longer U sound, like fool. Say it with me. Full, F U L, full. Now, let's practice. I have a full tank of gas, but I feel like a fool for forgetting my wallet.

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