How to Pronounce Foot

To pronounce "foot", say FOOT — one syllable, IPA /[fʊt̚]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/[fʊt̚]/

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💡 Tip for remembering “foot”

"foot" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with put and output, if that helps it stick.

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

What does foot mean?

noun

  1. A biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion and that is frequently a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg.

    “A spider has eight feet.”

  2. Specifically, a human foot, which is found below the ankle and is used for standing and walking.

    “Southern Italy is shaped like a foot.”

verb

  1. To use the foot to kick (usually a ball).
  2. To pay (a bill).

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Words that rhyme with foot

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

putoutputpussyfootsootcaputinputthroughputafootunderfootbigfootgoosefootforefoot

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "foot"?▾

"Foot" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "foot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "foot" is /[fʊt̚]/.

What does "foot" mean?▾

Foot: A biological structure found in many animals that is used for locomotion and that is frequently a separate organ at the terminal part of the leg.

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