How to Pronounce "fancy footwork"
expression
ˈfænsi/ /ˈfʊtˌwɝk
FAN-see FOOT-wurk
fˈænsi/ /fˈʊtwɜːk
FAN-see FOOT-wurk
Definition
Quick and skillful movement of the feet, often in dance or sports; also, clever actions or strategies used to handle a tricky situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfænsi/ /ˈfʊtˌwɝk
British English
fˈænsi/ /fˈʊtwɜːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FAN-see FOOT-wurk
UK
FAN-see FOOT-wurk
Listen in Context
The soccer player showed some fancy footwork on the field.
You need some fancy footwork to answer that difficult question.
The dancer is famous for her fancy footwork.
It took some fancy footwork, but we got out of trouble with the boss.