How to pronounce footwear
Say it like FUUT-wair. Footwear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT).
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- FUUT
- wair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Footwear 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.
- wairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of footwear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FUUT-wair.
What does footwear mean?
- Accesories or clothing that is worn on the foot; a shoe, sandal, etc.
Where does footwear come from?
From foot + -wear.
Questions about saying footwear
How do you pronounce footwear?
Say FUUT-wair. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊtˌwɛr/. In British English it is /ˈfʊtˌwɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in footwear?
Footwear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT). Broken into parts: FUUT · wair.
Is footwear pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfʊtˌwɛə/ (FUUT-wair).