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Foundation Pronunciation

Pronounce Foundation as F OW UW N D AH T IY OW N.

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    Foundation phonetic transcription:

    When you start learning English, it's important to become familiar with the typical sounds of the language. The best way to do this is by studying phonetics. Below is the UK transcription for the word 'foundation'. Get the right phonetic representation for any word using our free Phonetic Transcription Tool.

    • Traditional IPA representation of foundation: /foʊundætɪoʊn/
    • Modern IPA representation of foundation: /fɒʊndætɪɒn/

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    List of meaning for foundation

    basis; base

    foundation(noun)

    the basis on which something is grounded

    "there is little foundation for his objections"

    foundation(noun)

    an institution supported by an endowment

    foundation, base, fundament, foot, groundwork, substructure, understructure(noun)

    lowest support of a structure

    "it was built on a base of solid rock"; "he stood at the foot of the tower"

    foundation, grounding(noun)

    education or instruction in the fundamentals of a field of knowledge

    "he lacks the foundation necessary for advanced study"; "a good grounding in mathematics"

    basis, base, foundation, fundament, groundwork, cornerstone(noun)

    the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained

    "the whole argument rested on a basis of conjecture"

    foundation garment, foundation(noun)

    a woman's undergarment worn to give shape to the contours of the body

    initiation, founding, foundation, institution, origination, creation, innovation, introduction, instauration(noun)

    the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

    "she looked forward to her initiation as an adult"; "the foundation of a new scientific society"

    a public organization with a particular purpose or function

    donated to a foundation that supported cancer research

    an immaterial thing upon which something else rests

    she had a good enough foundation in math to pursue an economics degree

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    foundation in sentence

    1. The contractor had to make adjustments to the unstable foundation before building the superstructure.

    2. A house built on a foundation as soft as sand will be extremely unsteady and prone to collapsing.

    3. Since Sylvia had a dark complexion, she bought a dark foundation make-up to conceal her blemishes on her nose and cheeks.

    4. Middle class workers are the backbone of the U.S. and keep the foundation steady and stable.

    5. Construction workers use a basic template to build the foundation of homes and then customize them later.

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    Quotes and sayings containing the term foundation

    We are so grateful to everyone from the foundation who has helped us, we are feeling both anxious and confident. Anxious because we are not 100 percent sure about the future. But confident because we know we have the best possible care for Colby.

    – Jamie Francis

    It is important to note that the Hatch Act prohibits Federal employees from engaging in political activity while on duty, in a government building or using government resources, political activity is defined as activity directed toward the success or failure of a political party, candidate for partisan political office, or partisan political group. National Science Foundation staff receives annual ethics training, which includes the Hatch Act.

    – Sarah Bates

    The foundation of true holiness and true Christian worship is the doctrine of the gospel, what we are to believe. So when Christian doctrine is neglected, forsaken, or corrupted, true holiness and worship will also be neglected, forsaken, and corrupted.

    – John Owen

    While it's common for global charities to receive international support, it's rare to find an organization as transparent as the Clinton Foundation, by implementing this new, even stronger and more transparent policy, the Clinton Foundation is reinforcing its commitment to accountability while protecting programs that are improving the lives of millions of people around the world.

    – Craig Minassian

    I respect the man who knows distinctly what he wishes. The greater part of all mischief in the world arises from the fact that men do not sufficiently understand their own aims. They have undertaken to build a tower, and spend no more labor on the foundation than would be necessary to erect a hut.

    – Johann von Goethe

    We have to be honest with ourselves as we confront this challenge head-on, although it will be long and painful, we will be a better city because we confronted the hard truths, did the difficult things to get us to a better place where trust is the foundation of our city. And we will do it by confronting it completely, comprehensively and constructively.

    – Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Friday

    I never say never so we could be surprised, kaiser Family Foundation doesn't seem like there's a strong chance for expansion in those states.

    – Larissa Antoniesse

    The practice of helping babies breathe while waiting to clamp the umbilical cord has been around for a long time; it makes sense for the sickest infants, we're focused on producing evidence that shows the benefits. We think this could become the foundation for practice changing resuscitation techniques, transforming outcomes for the most critical of newborns nationwide.

    – Anup Katheria

    Move your embassies to Jerusalem because it's the right thing to do, move your embassies to Jerusalem because it advances peace, and that's because you can't base peace on a foundation of lies.

    – Benjamin Netanyahu

    The recent close ties between the foundation and Wall Street banks and other big businesses may complicate her attempt to portray herself as an economic populist and reposition her stance on financial issues.

    – Michael Smallberg

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