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How to pronounce footbath

Say it like FUUT-bath. Footbath has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT).

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US American/ˈfʊtbæθ/FUUT-bath
UK British/ˈfʊtbɑːθ/FUUT-bahth
  • FUUT
  • bath
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Footbath pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. FUUTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
  2. bathKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.

American vs British pronunciation of footbath

  • British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.

British respelling: FUUT-bahth.

What does footbath mean?

noun
  1. The act of soaking or washing the feet.
  2. A small basin or bath designed for soaking or washing the feet.
  3. A liquid mixture, often medicinal, for soaking or washing the feet with.

Where does footbath come from?

From foot + bath.

Questions about saying footbath

How do you pronounce footbath?

Say FUUT-bath. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊtbæθ/. In British English it is /ˈfʊtbɑːθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in footbath?

Footbath has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT). Broken into parts: FUUT · bath.

Is footbath pronounced differently in British English?

Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈfʊtbɑːθ/ (FUUT-bahth).

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).