How to pronounce pussyfoot
Say it like PUUS-ee-fuut. Pussyfoot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUS).
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- PUUS
- ee
- fuut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pussyfoot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PUUSSay 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.
- fuutGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of pussyfoot
American and British speakers say pussyfoot in essentially the same way: /ˈpʊsiˌfʊt/ in the US and /ˈpʊsiˌfʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUUS-ee-fuut.
What does pussyfoot mean?
- To move silently, stealthily, or furtively.
- To act timidly or cautiously.
- To use euphemistic language or circumlocution.
- A teetotaller.
- Synonym of bluemink (“Ageratum houstonianum”).
Where does pussyfoot come from?
From pussy (“feline”) + foot; because of the light and careful tread of cats.
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Questions about saying pussyfoot
How do you pronounce pussyfoot?
Say PUUS-ee-fuut. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊsiˌfʊt/. In British English it is /ˈpʊsiˌfʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pussyfoot?
Pussyfoot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUS). Broken into parts: PUUS · ee · fuut.
Do Americans and Brits say pussyfoot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʊsiˌfʊt/ and the British form is /ˈpʊsiˌfʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.