How to Pronounce Foundations

To pronounce "foundations", say FOUND-at-ions — 3 syllables, IPA /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “foundations”

"foundations" has 3 syllables: found-at-ions. It rhymes with ramifications and inclinations, if that helps it stick.

What does foundations mean?

noun

The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.
“The foundation of his institute has been wrought with difficulty.”
That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.

Synonyms

base groundwall basis groundwork establishment platform stage

Antonyms

abolition dissolution ruination

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Words that rhyme with foundations

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ramifications inclinations aspirations oscillations operations indications observations situations connotations obligations allegations privations

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "foundations"?▾

"Foundations" has 3 syllables: found · at · ions.

What is the IPA transcription of "foundations"?▾

The IPA transcription of "foundations" is /faʊnˈdeɪʃənz/.

What does "foundations" mean?▾

Foundations: The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.

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