How Do You Spell BUCKETFUL?

Pronunciation: [bˈʌkɪtfə͡l] (IPA)

The word "bucketful" is spelled with two consonants in the middle, "c" and "k". The "c" is pronounced as /k/ and the "k" is pronounced as /k/. This may seem redundant, but it is necessary to preserve the correct pronunciation of the word. The "u" and "e" in "bucketful" are both pronounced as /ʌ/, indicating a short vowel sound. The final syllable, "-ful", is pronounced as /fʊl/. So next time you are carrying a bucketful of water, you can impress your friends by knowing the correct spelling and pronunciation of the word!

BUCKETFUL Meaning and Definition

1. Bucketful is a noun that refers to the amount or quantity that a bucket can hold. It is used to describe a specific measure of a substance or object that can be contained within a bucket. The term is derived from combining the words "bucket," which is a cylindrical or open-top container with a handle, and "ful," which means full or containing as much as possible.

   The term bucketful indicates that the container is filled to its maximum capacity, being completely loaded or full. It often implies a specific amount or volume that is associated with a full bucket. The actual quantity of a bucketful can vary depending on the size or capacity of the bucket being referred to.

   Bucketful is commonly used to measure liquids, such as water, but it can also be used to quantify other materials, such as sand, gravel, or any substance that can be collected or carried in a bucket. It can be used as a general unit of measurement to indicate an unspecified or approximate quantity.

   For example, one might say, "He carried a bucketful of water from the well," which would imply that the person's bucket was full to its capacity with water. Overall, bucketful is a versatile term used to quantify various substances or objects that can be contained or transported within a bucket.

Top Common Misspellings for BUCKETFUL *

• bucketfull 33.3333333%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for BUCKETFUL

• buetful
• buhcketful
• Backelpul

Etymology of BUCKETFUL

The word "bucketful" is formed by combining the noun "bucket" with the suffix "-ful", which means "full of" or "containing a large quantity".

The noun "bucket" dates back to the Middle English period in the 13th century, derived from the Old English word "buc", which meant a vessel or a pitcher. This Old English word has Germanic origins, likely related to the Old High German "buh" and Old Norse "bukkit".

The suffix "-ful" comes from the Old English "-ful", which was used to form adjectives and nouns, indicating abundance or plenty. It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic "-fulaz" and the Proto-Indo-European root "-pel", meaning "to fill" or "to make full".

Similar spelling words for BUCKETFUL

• basketful,
• bucked up.

Plural form of BUCKETFUL is BUCKETFULS