How to pronounce endanger
Say it like en-DAYN-jer. Endanger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAYN).
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- en
- DAYN
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endanger pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- DAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of endanger
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-DAYN-juh.
What does endanger mean?
- To put (someone or something) in danger; to risk causing harm to.
Where does endanger come from?
From en- + danger. Displaced native Old English frēcnian.
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Words that rhyme with endanger
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Questions about saying endanger
How do you pronounce endanger?
Say en-DAYN-jer. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈdeɪndʒɚ/. In British English it is /ɛnˈdeɪndʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endanger?
Endanger has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAYN). Broken into parts: en · DAYN · jer.
Is endanger pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɛnˈdeɪndʒə/ (en-DAYN-juh).