How to Pronounce Flat-footed

To pronounce "flat-footed", say FLATF-oot-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

FLATF-oot-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “flat-footed”

"flat-footed" has 3 syllables: flatf-oot-ed. It rhymes with flatfooted, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: flatfooted — easy to mix up when writing.

What does flat-footed mean?

adjective

  1. Having feet which are flat.

    “Bears are flat-footed animals.”

  2. (of humans) Having the specific physical condition of flat feet.

adverb

  1. Unprepared to act.

    “They caught us flat-footed.”

verb

  1. To walk around in the course of work, especially when investigating.
  2. To dance in the style of Appalachian clogging.

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Words that rhyme with flat-footed

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Related words

footedsplayfootedsplayfootdirectunreadyfootlessfeetlessbare-footed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flat-footed"?▾

"Flat-footed" has 3 syllables: flatf · oot · ed.

What does "flat-footed" mean?▾

Flat-footed: Having feet which are flat.

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