foster

/ˈfɑːstər/

Syllables fos·ter

Stress FOS-ter

Phonics Breakdown

fos

/fɑs/

short o

ter

/tər/

r-controlled

Meaning

to encourage the development of something; to take care of a child temporarily

Sound Reference

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fos=/fɑs/ (fossil) + ter=/tər/ (teacher)

Example

Schools should foster creativity in students.