How to pronounce footballer
Say it like FUUT-baw-ler. Footballer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT).
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- FUUT
- baw
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Footballer 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.
- bawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of footballer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUUT-baw-luh.
What does footballer mean?
- One who plays association football.
- One who plays Australian rules football.
- One who plays Gaelic football.
Where does footballer come from?
From football + -er. For the kyphosid sense, named for the resemblance of their stripes to football uniforms.
Questions about saying footballer
How do you pronounce footballer?
Say FUUT-baw-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊtbɔlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfʊtbɔːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in footballer?
Footballer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT). Broken into parts: FUUT · baw · ler.
Is footballer 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 /ˈfʊtbɔːlə/ (FUUT-baw-luh).