Pronunciation: [ɑː fˈa͡ʊnd] (IPA) 
The word "are found" is spelled using the combination of two simple words; "are" and "found". The first part, "are", is pronounced as /ɑ:r/, with a long "a" sound followed by an "r" sound. The second part, "found", is pronounced as /faʊnd/, with a "f" sound followed by a diphthong "ou" sound and then an "n" sound. Together, "are found" is pronounced as /ɑ:r faʊnd/ and refers to something that has been located or discovered.
"Are found" is a phrase primarily used to describe the existence or discovery of something. In its simplest form, it is the present tense of the verb "find," combined with the plural form of the pronoun "are," which indicates a continuous action or state.
The phrase "are found" often implies that something has been located, encountered, or determined to be in a particular place or situation. It is commonly used to indicate that certain objects, elements, or entities have been discovered or observed in a specific setting or under specific circumstances. For example, if someone states that "fossils are found in sedimentary rocks," it signifies that fossils have been or can be located within this type of rock formation.
Furthermore, "are found" can also indicate the regular occurrence or presence of something. For instance, "great opportunities are found in the city" suggests that the city has a tendency to offer advantageous circumstances or situations. This usage conveys that a particular condition or circumstance is common or typical within a given context.
Overall, the phrase "are found" is employed to express the act of locating, encountering, or identifying something within a specified setting, as well as to portray the regular existence or occurrence of certain entities.
The word "are found" is not a word on its own, but rather a combination of the verb "are" and the past participle form of the verb "find", which is "found".
The verb "are" is the present tense form of the verb "be", indicating the plural form of the second-person and third-person pronouns, such as "you are" or "they are". The word "be" comes from the Old English word "bēon".
The verb "find", from which "found" is derived, dates back to Middle English and Old English. The Old English verb "findan" has Germanic roots and can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "findaną", meaning "to come upon" or "to discover". The word has cognates in other Germanic languages, such as Old High German "fīndan" and Old Norse "finna".
