How to pronounce featherfoot
Say it like FETH-er-fuut. Featherfoot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FETH).
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- FETH
- er
- fuut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Featherfoot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- fuutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of featherfoot
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FETH-uh-fuut.
What does featherfoot mean?
- An Aboriginal sorcerer.
Where does featherfoot come from?
From feather + foot.
Questions about saying featherfoot
How do you pronounce featherfoot?
Say FETH-er-fuut. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛðɚfʊt/. In British English it is /ˈfɛðəfʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in featherfoot?
Featherfoot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FETH). Broken into parts: FETH · er · fuut.
Is featherfoot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɛðəfʊt/ (FETH-uh-fuut).