How to pronounce endangered
Say it like en-DAYN-jerd. Endangered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAYN).
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- en
- DAYN
- jerd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endangered 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.
- jerdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of endangered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-DAYN-jud.
What does endangered mean?
- (of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction“an endangered species”
Questions about saying endangered
How do you pronounce endangered?
Say en-DAYN-jerd. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈdeɪndʒɚd/. In British English it is /ɛnˈdeɪndʒəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endangered?
Endangered has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAYN). Broken into parts: en · DAYN · jerd.
Is endangered 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 /ɛnˈdeɪndʒəd/ (en-DAYN-jud).