word
Foundation Settlement
fown-DAY-shun SET-ul-ment
/faʊnˈdeɪʃən ˈsɛtəlmənt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
foundationsettlement
Dictionary meaning
The downward movement of a building's foundation due to soil compression under load, which must be controlled to avoid damage
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