How to pronounce afoot
Say it like uh-FUUT. Afoot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUUT).
- uh
- FUUT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Afoot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FUUTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of afoot
American and British speakers say afoot in essentially the same way: /əˈfʊt/ in the US and /əˈfʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-FUUT.
What does afoot mean?
- On foot. (means of locomotion, walking)
- On foot. (support of the body, standing)
- In motion; in action; astir; stirring; in progress.
- Walking or running; using the feet for locomotion, as opposed to on horseback or riding in a vehicle.
- That is on foot, in motion, in action, in progress.
Where does afoot come from?
From a- + foot.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with afoot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of afoot.
Questions about saying afoot
How do you pronounce afoot?
Say uh-FUUT. The American pronunciation is /əˈfʊt/. In British English it is /əˈfʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in afoot?
Afoot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUUT). Broken into parts: uh · FUUT.
Do Americans and Brits say afoot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈfʊt/ and the British form is /əˈfʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.