How to Pronounce Found

To pronounce "found", say FOUND — one syllable, IPA /faʊnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

5

Letters

/faʊnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “found”

"found" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with profound and expound, if that helps it stick.

What does found mean?

verb

  1. To encounter or discover by accident; to happen upon.
  2. To encounter or discover something being searched for; to locate.

    “I found my car keys. They were under the couch.”

noun

  1. Food and lodging; board.

Antonyms

lose

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Words that rhyme with found

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

profoundexpoundresoundrenownedsoundconfoundgroundreboundstoundroundcompoundpound

Related words

baselaunchconstituteinstituteestablishgroundplantrecovered

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "found"?▾

"Found" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "found"?▾

The IPA transcription of "found" is /faʊnd/.

What does "found" mean?▾

Found: To encounter or discover by accident; to happen upon.

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