How to pronounce pussyfooting
Say it like PUUS-ee-fuut-ing. Pussyfooting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUS).
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- PUUS
- ee
- fuut
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pussyfooting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pussyfooting
- 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-ing.
What does pussyfooting mean?
- The use of euphemism or circumlocution.
- present participle and gerund of pussyfoot How to pronounce pussyfoot
Questions about saying pussyfooting
How do you pronounce pussyfooting?
Say PUUS-ee-fuut-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊsiˌfʊtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpʊsiˌfʊtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pussyfooting?
Pussyfooting has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUS). Broken into parts: PUUS · ee · fuut · ing.
Is pussyfooting 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 /ˈpʊsiˌfʊtɪŋ/ (PUUS-ee-fuut-ing).