How to Pronounce Flatfooted

To pronounce "flatfooted", 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

10

Letters

FLATF-oot-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “flatfooted”

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

Sounds exactly like: flat-footed — easy to mix up when writing.

What does flatfooted mean?

verb

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

adjective

  1. Having flat feet.
  2. Blunt and unsubtle; lacking finesse.

adverb

  1. Unprepared to respond; unready.

    “They were caught flatfooted when Clancy filed to enter the race.”

  2. Putting the entire foot down at once, rather than landing on the ball of the foot and then lowering the rest of the foot.

Words that rhyme with flatfooted

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "flatfooted"?▾

"Flatfooted" has 3 syllables: flatf · oot · ed.

What does "flatfooted" mean?▾

Flatfooted: To walk around in the course of work, especially when investigating.

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