foundation

/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/

Syllables foun·da·tion

Stress foun-DA-tion

Phonics Breakdown

foun

/faʊn/

ou diphth

da

/deɪ/

long a_e

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

the base or groundwork of something; an organization established for a purpose

Sound Reference

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foun=/faʊn/(found) + da=/deɪ/(day) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

Trust is the foundation of a good relationship.