How to Pronounce “foundation

word

/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
fown-DAY-shuhn
/faʊndˈeɪʃən/
fown-DAY-shuhn

IPA Transcription

American English

/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

British English

/faʊndˈeɪʃən/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

fown-DAY-shuhn

UK

fown-DAY-shuhn

Listen in Context

Without a solid foundation, the whole project could fail.

Years of practice gave her a strong foundation in music.

The workers are building the foundation of the new school.

Trust is the foundation of a good friendship.