how to pronounce foundation

/faʊnˈdɛɪʃən/

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foundation is pronounced in three syllables

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faʊndɛɪʃən

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An example use of foundation in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… you will a solid foundation today we …”

meaning of foundation

A foundation is a structure that supports a building.

foundation frequency in english - B1 level of CEFR

the word foundation occurs in english on average 43.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

words with pronunciation similar to foundation

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