How to pronounce fostering
Say it like FOS-tuh-ring. Fostering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOS).
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- FOS
- tuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fostering pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fostering
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FOS-tuh-ring.
What does fostering mean?
- present participle and gerund of foster How to pronounce foster
- Raising someone to be an accepted member of the community.
- Encouragement; aiding the development of something.
Questions about saying fostering
How do you pronounce fostering?
Say FOS-tuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑstərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɒstərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fostering?
Fostering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOS). Broken into parts: FOS · tuh · ring.
Is fostering pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈfɒstərɪŋ/ (FOS-tuh-ring).