How to Pronounce "afoot"
word
əˈfʊt
uh-FOOT
ɐfˈʊt
uh-FOOT
Definition
If something is afoot, it is happening or being planned, often something secret or important.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈfʊt
British English
ɐfˈʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-FOOT
UK
uh-FOOT
Listen in Context
There is something afoot in the city tonight.
Big changes are afoot at the company.
A secret plan is afoot.
With all these rumors, it feels like something big is afoot.