How to pronounce pussyfoots
Say it like PUUS-ee-fuuts. Pussyfoots has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUS).
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- PUUS
- ee
- fuuts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pussyfoots 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.
- fuutsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of pussyfoots
American and British speakers say pussyfoots in essentially the same way: /ˈpʊsiˌfʊts/ in the US and /ˈpʊsiˌfʊts/ in the UK.
British respelling: PUUS-ee-fuuts.
What does pussyfoots mean?
- plural of pussyfoot How to pronounce pussyfoot
- third-person singular simple present indicative of pussyfoot How to pronounce pussyfoot
Questions about saying pussyfoots
How do you pronounce pussyfoots?
Say PUUS-ee-fuuts. The American pronunciation is /ˈpʊsiˌfʊts/. In British English it is /ˈpʊsiˌfʊts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pussyfoots?
Pussyfoots has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUUS). Broken into parts: PUUS · ee · fuuts.
Do Americans and Brits say pussyfoots the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpʊsiˌfʊts/ and the British form is /ˈpʊsiˌfʊts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.