How to pronounce footlight
Say it like FUUT-lyte. Footlight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT).
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- FUUT
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Footlight 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.
- lyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of footlight
American and British speakers say footlight in essentially the same way: /ˈfʊtˌlaɪt/ in the US and /ˈfʊtˌlaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUUT-lyte.
What does footlight mean?
- A stage light located at the front edge of the stage that illuminates the actors from foot level up.
Where does footlight come from?
From foot + light.
Questions about saying footlight
How do you pronounce footlight?
Say FUUT-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊtˌlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfʊtˌlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in footlight?
Footlight has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT). Broken into parts: FUUT · lyte.
Do Americans and Brits say footlight the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʊtˌlaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈfʊtˌlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.