How to pronounce footbridge
Say it like FUUT-brij. Footbridge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT).
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- FUUT
- brij
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Footbridge 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.
- brijGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of footbridge
American and British speakers say footbridge in essentially the same way: /ˈfʊtˌbrɪdʒ/ in the US and /ˈfʊtˌbrɪdʒ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUUT-brij.
What does footbridge mean?
- A bridge over a road, railway, river, etc for pedestrians.
Where does footbridge come from?
From Middle English fot-brigge, equivalent to foot + bridge.
Questions about saying footbridge
How do you pronounce footbridge?
Say FUUT-brij. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊtˌbrɪdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈfʊtˌbrɪdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in footbridge?
Footbridge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT). Broken into parts: FUUT · brij.
Do Americans and Brits say footbridge the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʊtˌbrɪdʒ/ and the British form is /ˈfʊtˌbrɪdʒ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.