How to pronounce footfall
Say it like FUUT-fawl. Footfall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT).
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- FUUT
- fawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Footfall 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.
- fawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of footfall
American and British speakers say footfall in essentially the same way: /ˈfʊtˌfɔl/ in the US and /ˈfʊtfɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUUT-fawl.
What does footfall mean?
- The sound made by a footstep; also, the footstep or step itself.
- The number of pedestrians going into or passing through a place (especially a commercial venue such as a shop) during a specified time period; also, the pedestrians in a particular place regarded collectively; foot traffic.“However, footfall is still below pre-Covid levels while there is also a surge of incoming supply. - "Are There Too Many Retail Malls In Malaysia?", BFM 89.9”
Where does footfall come from?
From foot (“part of the human leg below the ankle”) + fall (“act of moving to a lower position under the effect of gravity”, noun).
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Questions about saying footfall
How do you pronounce footfall?
Say FUUT-fawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊtˌfɔl/. In British English it is /ˈfʊtfɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in footfall?
Footfall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT). Broken into parts: FUUT · fawl.
Do Americans and Brits say footfall the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʊtˌfɔl/ and the British form is /ˈfʊtfɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.