How to pronounce futtock
Say it like FUHT-uk. Futtock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHT).
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- FUHT
- uk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Futtock pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FUHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of futtock
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FUHT-uk.
What does futtock mean?
- Any of the curved rib-like timbers that form the frame of a wooden ship.
Where does futtock come from?
Perhaps came into Old English from Old Norse fótr, or fett / futt (big); + ek (timbr), or øks; giving Old Norse fót'ek, futtek or futtøks; equivalent Norwegian is fot haki, fett eik (tømmer), or fett øks; meaning foot hook, big oak (timber), or bold axe.
Words that rhyme with futtock
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Questions about saying futtock
How do you pronounce futtock?
Say FUHT-uk. The American pronunciation is /ˈfʌtək/. In British English it is /ˈfʌtək/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in futtock?
Futtock has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FUHT). Broken into parts: FUHT · uk.
Is futtock 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 /ˈfʌtək/ (FUHT-uk).