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foster

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "foster" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

foster

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

foster is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, foster is hyphenated as:

Definitions offoster

1noun
  • A foster parent.

    Example: "Some fosters end up adopting."

  • The care given to another; guardianship.
1verb
  • To nurture or bring up offspring, or to provide similar parental care to an unrelated child.
  • To cultivate and grow something.

    Example: "Our company fosters an appreciation for the arts."

  • To nurse or cherish something.
  • To be nurtured or trained up together.
1adjective
  • Providing parental care to children not related to oneself.

    Example: "foster parents"

  • Receiving such care.

    Example: "a foster child"

  • Related by such care.

    Example: "We are a foster family."

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