How to pronounce foundling
Say it like FOWND-ling. Foundling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOWND).
- FOWND
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foundling pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOWNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of foundling
American and British speakers say foundling in essentially the same way: /ˈfaʊndlɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfaʊndlɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOWND-ling.
What does foundling mean?
- An abandoned child, left by its parent(s), often a baby left at a convent or similar safe place.“foundling hospital”
Where does foundling come from?
From Middle English foundlyng, fondeyng, variants of Middle English fyndling, fyndlyng.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- abandoned infant
Questions about saying foundling
How do you pronounce foundling?
Say FOWND-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaʊndlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfaʊndlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foundling?
Foundling has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOWND). Broken into parts: FOWND · ling.
Do Americans and Brits say foundling the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaʊndlɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfaʊndlɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.