How to pronounce futsal
Say it like FUUT-sal. Futsal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT).
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- FUUT
- sal
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Futsal 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.
- salKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of futsal
American and British speakers say futsal in essentially the same way: /ˈfʊtsæl/ in the US and /ˈfʊtsæl/ in the UK.
British respelling: FUUT-sal.
What does futsal mean?
- A form of soccer played indoors, with five players per team.
Where does futsal come from?
Borrowed from Portuguese futsal, a blend of futebol de salão (literally “hall football”).
Questions about saying futsal
How do you pronounce futsal?
Say FUUT-sal. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʊtsæl/. In British English it is /ˈfʊtsæl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in futsal?
Futsal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUUT). Broken into parts: FUUT · sal.
Do Americans and Brits say futsal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfʊtsæl/ and the British form is /ˈfʊtsæl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.