How to pronounce endeavor
Say it like in-DEV-er. Endeavor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEV).
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- in
- DEV
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endeavor 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.
- DEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of endeavor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-DEV-uh.
What does endeavor mean?
- a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)“he had doubts about the whole enterprise”
- earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something“made an effort to cover all the reading material”“wished him luck in his endeavor”
- attempt by employing effort“we endeavor to make our customers happy”
Where does endeavor come from?
The verb is from Middle English endeveren (“to make an effort”); the noun is from Middle English endevour, from the verb.
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Words that rhyme with endeavor
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Words that sound like endeavor
Questions about saying endeavor
How do you pronounce endeavor?
Say in-DEV-er. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈdɛvɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdɛvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endeavor?
Endeavor has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEV). Broken into parts: in · DEV · er.
Is endeavor 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 /ɪnˈdɛvə/ (in-DEV-uh).
What words sound the same as endeavor?
Endeavor sounds the same as endeavour in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.