How do you pronounce "afoot"?

In American English: /əˈfʊt/ (uh-FUUT). In British English: /əfˈʊt/ (uhf-UUT). In Canadian English: /əˈfʊt/ (uh-FUUT). In Australian English: /ɐfˈʊt/ (ⱯF).

Is "afoot" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈfʊt/ (uh-FUUT), while in British English it's /əfˈʊt/ (uhf-UUT).

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afoot

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/əˈfʊt/

uh-FUUT

Syllable Breakdown

əaf·fʊtoot

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Last updated: 2026-02-12