How to Pronounce Barefooted

To pronounce "barefooted", say BAR-ef-oot-ed — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈbɛːfʊtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈbɛːfʊtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “barefooted”

"barefooted" has 4 syllables: bar-ef-oot-ed.

What does barefooted mean?

adjective

  1. Wearing nothing on the feet; barefoot.

adverb

  1. Wearing nothing on the feet; barefoot.

Synonyms

shoelessunshodunshoed

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Related words

shoelessunshodunshoedcarmelitecarmelitesbare-footedbare-footenfeetless

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "barefooted"?▾

"Barefooted" has 4 syllables: bar · ef · oot · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "barefooted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "barefooted" is /ˈbɛːfʊtɪd/.

What does "barefooted" mean?▾

Barefooted: Wearing nothing on the feet; barefoot.

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