English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Foster Pronunciation
Foster is pronounced FAH-ster, IPA /ˈfɑstɝ/.
FAH-ster
US /ˈfɑstɝ/ · UK /ˈfɒstə/
Syllables: FAH · ster (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
verb and adjective: To bring up a child who is not legally yours, or to help something develop.
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Foster in a Sentence
- They fostered two boys for most of a decade.
- The scheme fosters links between the two schools.
- Her foster parents still live on the same road.
Common Mispronunciations of Foster
Not FOH-ster
This vowel is short, the ah of hot in America and the o of lot in Britain, and a long oh gives a different word.
Not fah-STER
Front weight, which fostered and fostering hold on to as well.
Tip: The same verb covers fostering a child and fostering goodwill between neighbours.
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