How to pronounce footnoting
Say it like FUUT-noh-ting. Footnoting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT).
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- FUUT
- noh
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Footnoting 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.
- nohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of footnoting
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FUUT-noh-ting.
What does footnoting mean?
- present participle and gerund of footnote How to pronounce footnote
Questions about saying footnoting
How do you pronounce footnoting?
Say FUUT-noh-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊtˌnoʊtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfʊtˌnəʊtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in footnoting?
Footnoting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT). Broken into parts: FUUT · noh · ting.
Is footnoting 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 /ˈfʊtˌnəʊtɪŋ/ (FUUT-noh-ting).