How to pronounce footlocker
Say it like FUUT-lak-er. Footlocker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT).
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- FUUT
- lak
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Footlocker 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.
- lakKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of footlocker
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUUT-lak-uh.
What does footlocker mean?
- A long, rectangular trunk or similar container that lies flat on the floor, especially one used for personal belongings and kept at the foot of a bed, commonly used in barracks and dormitories.
Where does footlocker come from?
From foot + locker.
Questions about saying footlocker
How do you pronounce footlocker?
Say FUUT-lak-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊtlækɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfʊtlækə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in footlocker?
Footlocker has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT). Broken into parts: FUUT · lak · er.
Is footlocker pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfʊtlækə/ (FUUT-lak-uh).