How to pronounce endogamy
Say it like en-DOG-uh-mee. Endogamy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOG).
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- en
- DOG
- uh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endogamy 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.
- DOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of endogamy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: en-DOG-uh-mee.
What does endogamy mean?
- The practice of marrying or requiring to marry within one's own ethnic, religious, or social group.
- The fusion of two related gametes.
Where does endogamy come from?
From endo- + -gamy; compare inmarriage.
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Questions about saying endogamy
How do you pronounce endogamy?
Say en-DOG-uh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈdɑɡəmi/. In British English it is /ɛnˈdɒɡəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endogamy?
Endogamy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOG). Broken into parts: en · DOG · uh · mee.
Is endogamy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɛnˈdɒɡəmi/ (en-DOG-uh-mee).