How to Pronounce Foster

To pronounce "foster", say FOST-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfɒstə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfɒstə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “foster”

"foster" has 2 syllables: fost-er. It rhymes with impostor and auster, if that helps it stick.

What does foster mean?

noun

  1. A foster parent.

    “Some fosters end up adopting.”

  2. The care given to another; guardianship.

verb

  1. To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.
  2. To cultivate and grow something.

    “Our company fosters an appreciation for the arts.”

adjective

  1. Providing parental care to children not related to oneself.

    “foster parents”

  2. Receiving such care.

    “a foster child”

Antonyms

hinder

Words that rhyme with foster

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

impostorausterrosterzosterbostercosterdoster

Related words

adoptivefurthernurturesurrogateupbringingchildcarefamilynourish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "foster"?▾

"Foster" has 2 syllables: fost · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "foster"?▾

The IPA transcription of "foster" is /ˈfɒstə/.

What does "foster" mean?▾

Foster: A foster parent.

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