How to Pronounce Founded

To pronounce "founded", say FOUND-ed — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfaʊndɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈfaʊndɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “founded”

"founded" has 2 syllables: found-ed. It rhymes with astounded and confounded, if that helps it stick.

What does founded mean?

verb

  1. To start (an institution or organization).
  2. To begin building.

verb

  1. To melt, especially of metal in an industrial setting.
  2. To form by melting a metal and pouring it into a mould; to cast.

adjective

  1. Having a basis.

    “She offered a well-founded hypothesis.”

Synonyms

establish

Antonyms

ruinabolishdissolve

Words that rhyme with founded

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astoundedconfoundedunboundedgroundedexpoundedunfoundedroundedcompoundedboundedpoundedhoundedsurrounded

Related words

basedsupportedestablishingfounderestablishguidedfoundationbasis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "founded"?▾

"Founded" has 2 syllables: found · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "founded"?▾

The IPA transcription of "founded" is /ˈfaʊndɪd/.

What does "founded" mean?▾

Founded: To start (an institution or organization).

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