How to pronounce finfoot
Say it like FIN-fut. Finfoot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN).
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- FIN
- fut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finfoot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- futKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of finfoot
American and British speakers say finfoot in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪnfʊt/ in the US and /ˈfɪnfʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIN-fut.
What does finfoot mean?
- Three species in three monospecific genera of aquatic bird in the family Heliornithidae.
Where does finfoot come from?
From Bahuvrīhi compound of fin + foot.
Questions about saying finfoot
How do you pronounce finfoot?
Say FIN-fut. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪnfʊt/. In British English it is /ˈfɪnfʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in finfoot?
Finfoot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN). Broken into parts: FIN · fut.
Do Americans and Brits say finfoot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪnfʊt/ and the British form is /ˈfɪnfʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.