How to pronounce endonym
Say it like EN-duh-nim. Endonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- duh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endonym 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nimGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of endonym
American and British speakers say endonym in essentially the same way: /ˈɛndəˌnɪm/ in the US and /ˈɛndəʊnɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-doh-nim.
What does endonym mean?
- A name used by a group or category of people (an ingroup) to refer to themselves or their language, as opposed to a name given to them by other groups (outgroups).
Where does endonym come from?
From endo- (“inside”) + -onym (“name”).
Questions about saying endonym
How do you pronounce endonym?
Say EN-duh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛndəˌnɪm/. In British English it is /ˈɛndəʊnɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endonym?
Endonym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · duh · nim.
Do Americans and Brits say endonym the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛndəˌnɪm/ and the British form is /ˈɛndəʊnɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.