How to pronounce footy
Say it like FUUT-ee. Footy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT).
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US American/ˈfʊti/FUUT-ee
UK British/ˈfʊti/FUUT-ee
- FUUT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Footy 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of footy
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FUUT-ee.
What does footy mean?
noun
- Football (association football) (soccer in US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand).
- The game or sport of football, usually Australian rules football or rugby league, but not soccer.
- The ball used in a game of footy.
Questions about saying footy
How do you pronounce footy?
Say FUUT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊti/. In British English it is /ˈfʊti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in footy?
Footy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT). Broken into parts: FUUT · ee.
Is footy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfʊti/ (FUUT-ee).