How to pronounce footholds
Say it like FUUT-hohldz. Footholds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT).
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- FUUT
- hohldz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Footholds 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.
- hohldzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of footholds
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FUUT-hohldz.
What does footholds mean?
- plural of foothold How to pronounce foothold
Questions about saying footholds
How do you pronounce footholds?
Say FUUT-hohldz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊtˌhoʊldz/. In British English it is /ˈfʊtˌhəʊldz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in footholds?
Footholds has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT). Broken into parts: FUUT · hohldz.
Is footholds 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 /ˈfʊtˌhəʊldz/ (FUUT-hohldz).