How to Pronounce "floundering"
word
ˈfɫaʊndɝɪŋ
FLOWN-der-ing
flˈaʊndəɹɪŋ
flOWN-duh-ring
Definition
Struggling to move, act, or decide, often in a confused or awkward way. It can describe a person, business, or project not doing well or failing to make progress.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɫaʊndɝɪŋ
British English
flˈaʊndəɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FLOWN-der-ing
UK
flOWN-duh-ring
Listen in Context
The company is floundering because of poor management.
She is floundering in her new job and feels lost.
The project is floundering due to a lack of direction.
I was floundering during the presentation and forgot what to say next.