How to pronounce endangerment
Say it like en-DAYN-jer-munt. Endangerment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAYN).
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- en
- DAYN
- jer
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endangerment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of endangerment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-DAYN-juh-munt.
What does endangerment mean?
- The act of putting someone into danger, or the condition of being in danger.
- The exposure of someone, especially a child, to danger or harm.
Where does endangerment come from?
From endanger + -ment.
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Questions about saying endangerment
How do you pronounce endangerment?
Say en-DAYN-jer-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈdeɪndʒɚmənt/. In British English it is /ɛnˈdeɪndʒəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endangerment?
Endangerment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DAYN). Broken into parts: en · DAYN · jer · munt.
Is endangerment 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 /ɛnˈdeɪndʒəmənt/ (en-DAYN-juh-munt).