forkful
pronunciation
How to pronounce forkful in British English:
UK [ˈfɔ:kfʊl]
How to pronounce forkful in American English:
US [ˈfɔrkfʊl]
Word Origin
- forkful (n.)
- 1640s; see fork (n.) + -ful.
Example
- 1. Mammy stood beside the table , watching every forkful that traveled from plate to mouth , as though she intended to force the food down ellen 's throat should she see signs of flagging .