Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

full-size

/fˈʊlsˌaɪz/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.99 in modern English

Syllables: ful-l--size
IPA: /fˈʊlsˌaɪz/

20

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Being the normal or standard size for its type.

adj

(of a representational artwork or model) Being the same size as the original.

adj

(of an automobile) Large; specifically, designed to be comfortable for long-distance driving with six occupants and their luggage.

American usage

adj

The size of a full bed.

Canadian usage; American usage

Example Sentences

"As well as demonstrating operating facilities, full-size car body models are used for experimenting with new types of interior finish, systems of lighting, positioning of route diagrams and advertisements, and the best form of windscreens at doorways, and the height and location of handgrips and handrails."

Usage

American usage
Canadian usage

Inflected Forms

fullsize (alternative)

Synonyms

life-size lifesize life-sized

Questions

How do you pronounce full-size?: The recorded pronunciation is /fˈʊlsˌaɪz/.
What does full-size mean?: Being the normal or standard size for its type.

How to pronounce full-size

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