How to pronounce founding
Say it like FOWN-ding. Founding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOWN).
- FOWN
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Founding 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.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of founding
American and British speakers say founding in essentially the same way: /ˈfaʊndɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfaʊndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOWN-ding.
What does founding mean?
- present participle and gerund of found How to pronounce found
- The establishment of something.“the founding of the republic”
- Who or that founds (establishes or starts) or founded.“the founding fathers of our country”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with founding
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of founding.
Questions about saying founding
How do you pronounce founding?
Say FOWN-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaʊndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfaʊndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in founding?
Founding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOWN). Broken into parts: FOWN · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say founding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaʊndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfaʊndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.