Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

found

/ˈfaʊ̯nd/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.68 in modern English

Syllables
found
IPA
/ˈfaʊ̯nd/
9
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Food and lodging; board.

Uncountable

verb

To start (an institution or organization).

Transitive verb

verb

To begin building.

Transitive verb

verb

To use as a foundation; to base.

Transitive verb

verb

To melt, especially of metal or glass in an industrial setting.

Transitive verb

verb

To form by melting a metal and pouring it into a mould; to cast.

Transitive verb

noun

The period of time when a furnace is at its hottest; the interval in which the furnace is meant to fully melt glass.

Transitive verb

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Etymology

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Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈfaʊ̯nd/
  • British English: /ˈfaʊ̯nd/

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How do you pronounce found?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfaʊ̯nd/.
What does found mean?
simple past and past participle of find
Where does found come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce found

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