How to pronounce footpath
Say it like FUUT-path. Footpath has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfʊtˌpæθ/FUUT-path
UK British/ˈfʊtˌpɑːθ/FUUT-pahth
- FUUT
- path
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Footpath 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.
- pathGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of footpath
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: FUUT-pahth.
What does footpath mean?
noun
- Any set path or trail to be used by people walking.
- A paved path located at the side of a road for the use of pedestrians.
Where does footpath come from?
From Middle English foot path, footpath; equivalent to foot + path.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying footpath
How do you pronounce footpath?
Say FUUT-path. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊtˌpæθ/. In British English it is /ˈfʊtˌpɑːθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in footpath?
Footpath has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT). Broken into parts: FUUT · path.
Is footpath pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈfʊtˌpɑːθ/ (FUUT-pahth).