How to pronounce footstool
Say it like FUUT-stool. Footstool has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT).
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- FUUT
- stool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Footstool 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.
- stoolGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of footstool
American and British speakers say footstool in essentially the same way: /ˈfʊtˌstul/ in the US and /ˈfʊtˌstuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUUT-stool.
What does footstool mean?
- A low stool for supporting the feet while seated.
- Anything trodden upon or treated as subservient.
Where does footstool come from?
From foot + stool.
Questions about saying footstool
How do you pronounce footstool?
Say FUUT-stool. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊtˌstul/. In British English it is /ˈfʊtˌstuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in footstool?
Footstool has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT). Broken into parts: FUUT · stool.
Do Americans and Brits say footstool the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʊtˌstul/ and the British form is /ˈfʊtˌstuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.