How to pronounce endive
Say it like EN-dyve. Endive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- dyve
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dyveKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of endive
American and British speakers say endive in essentially the same way: /ˈɛndaɪv/ in the US and /ˈɛndaɪv/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-dyve.
What does endive mean?
- A leafy salad vegetable, Cichorium endivia, which is often confused with common chicory (Cichorium intybus).
Questions about saying endive
How do you pronounce endive?
Say EN-dyve. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛndaɪv/. In British English it is /ˈɛndaɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endive?
Endive has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · dyve.
Do Americans and Brits say endive the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛndaɪv/ and the British form is /ˈɛndaɪv/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.