How to Pronounce Founding

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfaʊndɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “founding”

"founding" has 2 syllables: found-ing. It rhymes with astounding and confounding, if that helps it stick.

What does founding 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.

noun

  1. The establishment of something.

    “the founding of the republic”

Synonyms

establish

Antonyms

ruinabolishdissolve

Words that rhyme with founding

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astoundingconfoundingpoundingexpoundingcompoundingresoundingaboundinghoundinggroundingsurroundingsoundingrounding

Related words

initiationfoundationinstitutionoriginationcreationinstaurationestablishingfounder

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "founding"?▾

"Founding" has 2 syllables: found · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "founding"?▾

The IPA transcription of "founding" is /ˈfaʊndɪŋ/.

What does "founding" mean?▾

Founding: To start (an institution or organization).

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