How to pronounce footage
Say it like FUUT-ij. Footage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT).
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US American/ˈfʊtɪdʒ/FUUT-ij
UK British/ˈfʊtɪdʒ/FUUT-ij
- FUUT
- ij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Footage pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUUTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of footage
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FUUT-ij.
What does footage mean?
noun
- film that has been shot“they had stock footage of lightning, tornados, and hurricanes”“he edited the news footage”
- a rate of charging by the linear foot of work done
Questions about saying footage
How do you pronounce footage?
Say FUUT-ij. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in footage?
Footage has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT). Broken into parts: FUUT · ij.
Is footage pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/ (FUUT-ij).