How to pronounce lightfoot
Say it like LYTE-fuut. Lightfoot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYTE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce lightfoot. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LYTE
- fuut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lightfoot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fuutGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of lightfoot
American and British speakers say lightfoot in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪtˌfʊt/ in the US and /ˈlaɪtˌfʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYTE-fuut.
What does lightfoot mean?
- Light-footed.
Where does lightfoot come from?
From Middle English light-fot, light-foot, from light (adjective) + fot, foot (noun).
Questions about saying lightfoot
How do you pronounce lightfoot?
Say LYTE-fuut. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪtˌfʊt/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪtˌfʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lightfoot?
Lightfoot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYTE). Broken into parts: LYTE · fuut.
Do Americans and Brits say lightfoot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪtˌfʊt/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪtˌfʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.