How to pronounce footrest
Say it like FUUT-rest. Footrest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT).
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- FUUT
- rest
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Footrest 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.
- restGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of footrest
American and British speakers say footrest in essentially the same way: /ˈfʊˌtrɛst/ in the US and /ˈfʊˌtrɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUUT-rest.
What does footrest mean?
- A support on which to rest the feet.
Where does footrest come from?
From foot + rest.
Questions about saying footrest
How do you pronounce footrest?
Say FUUT-rest. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊˌtrɛst/. In British English it is /ˈfʊˌtrɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in footrest?
Footrest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT). Broken into parts: FUUT · rest.
Do Americans and Brits say footrest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʊˌtrɛst/ and the British form is /ˈfʊˌtrɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.