How to pronounce footstep
Say it like FUUT-step. Footstep has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT).
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- FUUT
- step
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Footstep 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.
- stepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of footstep
American and British speakers say footstep in essentially the same way: /ˈfʊtˌstɛp/ in the US and /ˈfʊtˌstɛp/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUUT-step.
What does footstep mean?
- The mark or impression left by a foot; a track.“The child watched as his footsteps in the sand were washed away by the waves.”
- The indications or waypoints of a course or direction taken.“To walk the footsteps of greatness requires that you start at the bottom of a long stair.”
- The sound made by walking, running etc.“The footsteps of the students echoed in the empty hall.”
Where does footstep come from?
From Middle English fotstep, fotstappe, from Old English *fōtstepe, *fōtstæpe (attested only in derivative fōtstappel (“footstep”)), equivalent to foot + step.
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Questions about saying footstep
How do you pronounce footstep?
Say FUUT-step. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊtˌstɛp/. In British English it is /ˈfʊtˌstɛp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in footstep?
Footstep has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT). Broken into parts: FUUT · step.
Do Americans and Brits say footstep the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʊtˌstɛp/ and the British form is /ˈfʊtˌstɛp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.