How to pronounce footwall
Say it like FUUT-wawl. Footwall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT).
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- FUUT
- wawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Footwall 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.
- wawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of footwall
American and British speakers say footwall in essentially the same way: /ˈfʊtˌwɔl/ in the US and /ˈfʊtˌwɔːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUUT-wawl.
What does footwall mean?
- The section of rock that extends below a diagonal fault line (the corresponding upper section being the hanging wall).
- The under wall of an enclosed vein.
Where does footwall come from?
From foot + wall.
Questions about saying footwall
How do you pronounce footwall?
Say FUUT-wawl. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊtˌwɔl/. In British English it is /ˈfʊtˌwɔːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in footwall?
Footwall has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT). Broken into parts: FUUT · wawl.
Do Americans and Brits say footwall the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʊtˌwɔl/ and the British form is /ˈfʊtˌwɔːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.