How to pronounce endearing
Say it like en-DEE-ring. Endearing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE).
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- en
- DEE
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endearing 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.
- DEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of endearing
American and British speakers say endearing in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈdirɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪnˈdɪərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DEER-ring.
What does endearing mean?
- Inspiring affection or love, often in a childlike way.
- Synonym of endearment.
- present participle and gerund of endear. How to pronounce endear
Where does endearing come from?
From endear + -ing.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with endearing
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Questions about saying endearing
How do you pronounce endearing?
Say en-DEE-ring. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈdirɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdɪərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endearing?
Endearing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEE). Broken into parts: en · DEE · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say endearing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈdirɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪnˈdɪərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.