How to Pronounce Footling

To pronounce "footling", say FOOTL-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfuːt.lɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

footling

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfuːt.lɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “footling”

"footling" has 2 syllables: footl-ing.

What does footling mean?

verb

  1. To waste time; to trifle.
  2. To talk nonsense.

adjective

  1. Trivial, silly and irritating.

Synonyms

babblejabber

Related words

pifflingpiddlingpettytrivialnigglingunimportantfiddlinglittle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "footling"?▾

"Footling" has 2 syllables: footl · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "footling"?▾

The IPA transcription of "footling" is /ˈfuːt.lɪŋ/.

What does "footling" mean?▾

Footling: To waste time; to trifle.

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