How to Pronounce "foundering"
word
ˈfaʊndɝɪŋ
FOUND-er-ing
fˈaʊndəɹɪŋ
FOUND-uh-ring
Definition
'Foundering' means to fill with water and sink (used for ships or boats), or more generally to fail, collapse, or become unsuccessful.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfaʊndɝɪŋ
British English
fˈaʊndəɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FOUND-er-ing
UK
FOUND-uh-ring
Listen in Context
The boat was foundering in the heavy storm.
The project is foundering because of poor planning.
Their marriage is foundering after many arguments.
By the time help arrived, the yacht was already foundering.