How to pronounce endeavour
Say it like in-DEV-er. Endeavour 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
Endeavour 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 endeavour
- 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 endeavour mean?
- British standard spelling of endeavor.
- British standard spelling of endeavor.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with endeavour
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Words that sound like endeavour
Questions about saying endeavour
How do you pronounce endeavour?
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 endeavour?
Endeavour has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEV). Broken into parts: in · DEV · er.
Is endeavour 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 endeavour?
Endeavour sounds the same as endeavor in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.