How to pronounce founder
Say it like FOWN-der. Founder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOWN).
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- FOWN
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Founder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of founder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FOWN-duh.
What does founder mean?
- inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse
- a person who founds or establishes some institution“George Washington is the father of his country”
- a worker who makes metal castings
- fail utterly; collapse“The project foundered”
- sink below the surface
- break down, literally or metaphorically“The wall collapsed”“The business collapsed”
Where does founder come from?
From Old French fondeur, from Latin fundātor, equivalent to found + -er.
Words that rhyme with founder
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of founder.
Questions about saying founder
How do you pronounce founder?
Say FOWN-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaʊndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfaʊndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in founder?
Founder has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOWN). Broken into parts: FOWN · der.
Is founder pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfaʊndə/ (FOWN-duh).