How to pronounce foundered
Say it like FOWN-derd. Foundered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOWN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfaʊndɚd/FOWN-derd
UK British/ˈfaʊndəd/FOWN-dud
- FOWN
- derd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foundered 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.
- derdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of foundered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FOWN-dud.
What does foundered mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of founder How to pronounce founder
- Lame.“a foundered horse”
Questions about saying foundered
How do you pronounce foundered?
Say FOWN-derd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaʊndɚd/. In British English it is /ˈfaʊndəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foundered?
Foundered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOWN). Broken into parts: FOWN · derd.
Is foundered 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 /ˈfaʊndəd/ (FOWN-dud).