How to pronounce underfoot
Say it like un-der-FUUT. Underfoot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FUUT).
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- un
- der
- FUUT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Underfoot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- FUUTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of underfoot
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-duh-FUUT.
What does underfoot mean?
- Situated under one's foot or feet.
- In the way; placed so as to obstruct or hinder.
- Downtrodden; abject.
- Under one's foot or feet.
- In the way; situated so as to obstruct or hinder.“It would be easier to do a big project like that someday when we don't have a bunch of newcomers underfoot.”
- A storage compartment that sits below the deck of a boat.
Where does underfoot come from?
From Middle English underfoote, underfote, equivalent to under- + foot.
Words that rhyme with underfoot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of underfoot.
Questions about saying underfoot
How do you pronounce underfoot?
Say un-der-FUUT. The American pronunciation is /ʌndɚˈfʊt/. In British English it is /ʌndəˈfʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in underfoot?
Underfoot has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FUUT). Broken into parts: un · der · FUUT.
Is underfoot pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ʌndəˈfʊt/ (un-duh-FUUT).