How to pronounce pussyfooted
Say it like PUUS-ee-fuut-id. Pussyfooted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUS).
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- PUUS
- ee
- fuut
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pussyfooted 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.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pussyfooted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PUUS-ee-fuut-id.
What does pussyfooted mean?
- Overly circumspect or euphemistic.
- simple past and past participle of pussyfoot How to pronounce pussyfoot
Questions about saying pussyfooted
How do you pronounce pussyfooted?
Say PUUS-ee-fuut-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊsiˌfʊtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpʊsiˌfʊtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pussyfooted?
Pussyfooted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUS). Broken into parts: PUUS · ee · fuut · id.
Is pussyfooted 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 /ˈpʊsiˌfʊtɪd/ (PUUS-ee-fuut-id).