How to Pronounce "foothold"
word
ˈfʊtˌhoʊɫd
FOOT-hohld
fˈʊthəʊld
FOOT-hohld
Definition
A position where you can safely stand, especially with your foot, or a secure starting point in a situation, job, or market.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfʊtˌhoʊɫd
British English
fˈʊthəʊld
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOOT-hohld
UK
FOOT-hohld
Listen in Context
The rock climber found a foothold on the wall.
They needed a foothold to enter the new market.
He lost his foothold and slipped.
Startups often struggle to get a foothold in the tech industry.