How to pronounce foundering
Say it like FOWN-duh-ring. Foundering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOWN).
- FOWN
- duh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foundering 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.
- duhKeep 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 foundering
American and British speakers say foundering in essentially the same way: /ˈfaʊndərɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfaʊndərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOWN-duh-ring.
What does foundering mean?
- present participle and gerund of founder How to pronounce founder
- The act by which a vessel founders.
Words that rhyme with foundering
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of foundering.
Questions about saying foundering
How do you pronounce foundering?
Say FOWN-duh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaʊndərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfaʊndərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foundering?
Foundering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOWN). Broken into parts: FOWN · duh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say foundering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaʊndərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfaʊndərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.