How to pronounce foundries
Say it like FOWN-dreez. Foundries has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOWN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfaʊndriz/FOWN-dreez
UK British/ˈfaʊndriz/FOWN-dreez
- FOWN
- dreez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Foundries 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.
- dreezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of foundries
American and British speakers say foundries in essentially the same way: /ˈfaʊndriz/ in the US and /ˈfaʊndriz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOWN-dreez.
What does foundries mean?
noun
- plural of foundry How to pronounce foundry
Questions about saying foundries
How do you pronounce foundries?
Say FOWN-dreez. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaʊndriz/. In British English it is /ˈfaʊndriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in foundries?
Foundries has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOWN). Broken into parts: FOWN · dreez.
Do Americans and Brits say foundries the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaʊndriz/ and the British form is /ˈfaʊndriz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.