How to pronounce endear
Say it like in-DIH-er. Endear has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIH).
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- in
- DIH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endear pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DIHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of endear
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-DEER.
What does endear mean?
- To make (someone) dear or precious.“By giving candy to the children the man tried to endear himself to them.”
Where does endear come from?
From en- + dear.
Words that rhyme with endear
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of endear.
Questions about saying endear
How do you pronounce endear?
Say in-DIH-er. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈdɪɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endear?
Endear has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIH). Broken into parts: in · DIH · er.
Is endear pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ɪnˈdɪə/ (in-DEER).