To pronounce "footstep", say FOOTST-ep — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfʊtstɛp/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈfʊtstɛp/
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"footstep" has 2 syllables: footst-ep. It rhymes with schlep and step, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The child watched as his footsteps in the sand were washed away by the waves.”
“To walk the footsteps of greatness requires that you start at the bottom of a long stair.”
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"Footstep" has 2 syllables: footst · ep.
The IPA transcription of "footstep" is /ˈfʊtstɛp/.
Footstep: The mark or impression left by a foot; a track.
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