Footstep has 2 syllables and the stress is on the first syllable.
| # | Sentence | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Anne Lisbeth was a beautiful young woman, with a red and white complexion, glittering white teeth, and clear soft eyes; and her footstep was light in the dance, but her mind was lighter still. | |
| 2. | A bright beautiful face glanced out at the window, and vanished--a light footstep-was heard--and Mary came tripping forth to meet us. | |
| 3. | Sami could hear each footstep that anybody would make throughout the house. |