How to pronounce foundress
Say it like FOWN-drus. Foundress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOWN).
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- FOWN
- drus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foundress 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.
- drusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of foundress
American and British speakers say foundress in essentially the same way: /ˈfaʊndrəs/ in the US and /ˈfaʊndrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOWN-drus.
What does foundress mean?
- A female founder (“one who founds or establishes”).
- A female animal which establishes a colony.
Where does foundress come from?
From Middle English founderess, founderesse, foundress (“female founder or builder of a city; female founder or benefactor of a religious house; (figuratively) female inventor or originator; (figuratively) a source”) [and other forms]; from
Questions about saying foundress
How do you pronounce foundress?
Say FOWN-drus. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaʊndrəs/. In British English it is /ˈfaʊndrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foundress?
Foundress has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOWN). Broken into parts: FOWN · drus.
Do Americans and Brits say foundress the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaʊndrəs/ and the British form is /ˈfaʊndrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.