How to pronounce endearment
Say it like in-DEER-munt. Endearment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEER).
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- in
- DEER
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endearment 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.
- DEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of endearment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-DEER-munt.
What does endearment mean?
- The act or process of endearing, of causing (something or someone) to be loved or to be the object of affection.
- The state or characteristic of being endeared.
- An expression of affection.
Where does endearment come from?
From endear + -ment.
Questions about saying endearment
How do you pronounce endearment?
Say in-DEER-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈdɪrmənt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdɪəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endearment?
Endearment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEER). Broken into parts: in · DEER · munt.
Is endearment 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 /ɪnˈdɪəmənt/ (in-DEER-munt).