How to pronounce endangering
Say it like en-DAYN-juh-ring. Endangering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAYN).
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- en
- DAYN
- juh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endangering 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.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of endangering
American and British speakers say endangering in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈdeɪndʒərɪŋ/ in the US and /ɛnˈdeɪndʒərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-DAYN-juh-ring.
What does endangering mean?
- present participle and gerund of endanger How to pronounce endanger
- The act of putting someone or something in danger.
Questions about saying endangering
How do you pronounce endangering?
Say en-DAYN-juh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈdeɪndʒərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɛnˈdeɪndʒərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endangering?
Endangering has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAYN). Broken into parts: en · DAYN · juh · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say endangering the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈdeɪndʒərɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɛnˈdeɪndʒərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.