How to Pronounce Footfall

To pronounce "footfall", say FOOTF-all — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfʊtˌfɔːl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfʊtˌfɔːl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “footfall”

"footfall" has 2 syllables: footf-all. It rhymes with squall and banal, if that helps it stick.

What does footfall mean?

noun

  1. The sound made by a footstep.
  2. Foot (pedestrian) traffic.

Words that rhyme with footfall

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

squallbanalappallpallcallgallforestallrecallstallprotocolfallbrawl

Related words

stepfootstepfootstrikepacefootpacefootingsteppingfoot-tapping

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "footfall"?▾

"Footfall" has 2 syllables: footf · all.

What is the IPA transcription of "footfall"?▾

The IPA transcription of "footfall" is /ˈfʊtˌfɔːl/.

What does "footfall" mean?▾

Footfall: The sound made by a footstep.

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