To pronounce "ill-founded", say ILLF-ound-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"ill-founded" has 3 syllables: illf-ound-ed.
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“ill-founded criticism”
"Ill-founded" has 3 syllables: illf · ound · ed.
Ill-founded: Unsubstantiated, not based on fact or evidence.
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