How to pronounce footing
Say it like FUUT-ing. Footing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT).
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- FUUT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Footing 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of footing
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FUUT-ing.
What does footing mean?
- status with respect to the relations between people or groups“on good terms with her in-laws”“on a friendly footing”
- a relation that provides the foundation for something“they were on a friendly footing”“he worked on an interim basis”
- a place providing support for the foot in standing or climbing
Where does footing come from?
From Middle English fotyng; equivalent to foot + -ing.
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Questions about saying footing
How do you pronounce footing?
Say FUUT-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfʊtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in footing?
Footing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT). Broken into parts: FUUT · ing.
Is footing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfʊtɪŋ/ (FUUT-ing).