How do you pronounce "footstep"?

In American English: /ˈfʊtˌstɛp/ (FUUT-stehp). In British English: /fˈʊtstɛp/ (F-uutst). In Canadian English: /ˈfʊtˌstɛp/ (FUUT-stehp). In Australian English: /fˈʊtstɛp/ (F-uutst).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfʊtˌstɛp/ (FUUT-stehp), while in British English it's /fˈʊtstɛp/ (F-uutst).

How to Pronounce "footstep"

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footstep

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/ˈfʊtˌstɛp/

FUUT-stehp

Syllable Breakdown

fʊtfoot·stɛpstep

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