How to pronounce foothold
Say it like FUUT-hohld. Foothold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT).
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- FUUT
- hohld
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foothold 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.
- hohldGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of foothold
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FUUT-hohld.
What does foothold mean?
- A solid grip with the feet.
- A secure position from which it is difficult to be dislodged.
- Airhead, beachhead, bridgehead, lodgement.
Where does foothold come from?
From foot + hold.
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Questions about saying foothold
How do you pronounce foothold?
Say FUUT-hohld. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊtˌhoʊld/. In British English it is /ˈfʊtˌhəʊld/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foothold?
Foothold has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT). Broken into parts: FUUT · hohld.
Is foothold pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfʊtˌhəʊld/ (FUUT-hohld).