How to pronounce founders
Say it like FOWN-derz. Founders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOWN).
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US American/ˈfaʊndɚz/FOWN-derz
UK British/ˈfaʊndəz/FOWN-duz
- FOWN
- derz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Founders 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.
- derzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of founders
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FOWN-duz.
What does founders mean?
noun
- plural of founder How to pronounce founder
- third-person singular simple present indicative of founder How to pronounce founder
Questions about saying founders
How do you pronounce founders?
Say FOWN-derz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaʊndɚz/. In British English it is /ˈfaʊndəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in founders?
Founders has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOWN). Broken into parts: FOWN · derz.
Is founders 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 /ˈfaʊndəz/ (FOWN-duz).