How to pronounce endemic
Say it like en-DEM-ik. Endemic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEM).
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- en
- DEM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endemic 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.
- DEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of endemic
American and British speakers say endemic in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈdɛmɪk/ in the US and /ɛnˈdɛmɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-DEM-ik.
What does endemic mean?
- An individual or species that is endemic to a region.
- A disease affecting a number of people simultaneously, so as to show a distinct connection with certain localities.
- Native to a particular area or culture; originating where it occurs.“The endemic religion of Easter Island arrived with the Polynesian settlers.”
- Peculiar to a particular area or region; not found in other places.“Kangaroos are endemic to Australia.”
- Prevalent in a particular area or region, persistent within a population.“Malaria is endemic to the tropics.”
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Questions about saying endemic
How do you pronounce endemic?
Say en-DEM-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈdɛmɪk/. In British English it is /ɛnˈdɛmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endemic?
Endemic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DEM). Broken into parts: en · DEM · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say endemic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈdɛmɪk/ and the British form is /ɛnˈdɛmɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.