How to pronounce endomorph
Say it like EN-doh-morf. Endomorph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- doh
- morf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endomorph 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.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- morfKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of endomorph
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EN-doh-mawf.
What does endomorph mean?
- A mineral, especially a crystal, enclosed within another
- A person of the endomorphic physical type, characterized by big bones, round face, large trunk and thighs and a naturally high degree of body fat, especially around the midsection.
- A person having a theoretical body type with slow metabolism in which weight is gained easily, but fat levels are hard to reduce. Endomorphic bodybuilders tend to be the most massive.
Where does endomorph come from?
(physical type): Derived from endoderm + -morph from William Herbert Sheldon.
Questions about saying endomorph
How do you pronounce endomorph?
Say EN-doh-morf. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛndoʊmɔrf/. In British English it is /ˈɛndəʊmɔːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endomorph?
Endomorph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · doh · morf.
Is endomorph 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 /ˈɛndəʊmɔːf/ (EN-doh-mawf).