How Do You Spell CANFUL?

Pronunciation: [kˈanfə͡l] (IPA)

The word "canful" refers to the amount that can fit in a can, usually a liquid. Its IPA phonetic transcription is /kænfʊl/. The spelling follows the typical English rule of adding -ful to a noun to make a new noun meaning "full of". In this case, "can" is the base noun. The letter "f" is used instead of "v" in the suffix to preserve the pronunciation of the base noun. The stress falls on the first syllable, giving the word a rhythmic cadence.

Common Misspellings for CANFUL

  • xanful
  • vanful
  • fanful
  • danful
  • cznful
  • csnful
  • cwnful
  • cqnful
  • cabful
  • camful
  • cajful
  • cahful
  • candul
  • canvul
  • cangul
  • cantul
  • canrul
  • canfyl
  • canfhl

Etymology of CANFUL

The word "canful" is derived from the combination of two separate words: "can" and "-ful".

The word "can" has a Middle English origin, dating back to the 14th century, derived from the Old English word "canne". "Canne" originally referred to a container made of reeds or wicker, which evolved into the modern meaning of a metal or plastic container with a lid. The word "can" can also be used as a verb, meaning "to be able to" or "to have the potential for".

The suffix "-ful" is an English suffix that originates from the Old English "-ful, -full". It is used to form adjectives meaning "full of" or "characterized by".

Similar spelling words for CANFUL

Plural form of CANFUL is CANFULS

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