How to Pronounce Underfoot

To pronounce "underfoot", say UND-erf-oot — 3 syllables, IPA /ʌndəˈfʊt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ʌndəˈfʊt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “underfoot”

"underfoot" has 3 syllables: und-erf-oot. It rhymes with put and foot, if that helps it stick.

What does underfoot mean?

noun

  1. A storage compartment that sits below the deck of a boat.

verb

  1. To provide a footing beneath; to shore up or underpin.
  2. To assign a column summary that is less than the sum of all the entries in that column.

adjective

  1. Situated under one's foot or feet.
  2. In the way; placed so as to obstruct or hinder.

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Words that rhyme with underfoot

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

putfootoutputpussyfootsootcaputinputthroughputafootbigfootgoosefootforefoot

Related words

outsidefootsubplantarsubmetatarsalmidfootunderstepunderfloorfootward

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "underfoot"?▾

"Underfoot" has 3 syllables: und · erf · oot.

What is the IPA transcription of "underfoot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "underfoot" is /ʌndəˈfʊt/.

What does "underfoot" mean?▾

Underfoot: A storage compartment that sits below the deck of a boat.

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