How to pronounce endorphin
Say it like en-DOR-fin. Endorphin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOR).
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- en
- DOR
- fin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endorphin 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.
- DORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- finKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of endorphin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-DAW-fin.
What does endorphin mean?
- Any of a group of peptide hormones found in the mammalian brain that act as neurotransmitters and have properties similar to morphine.
Where does endorphin come from?
Borrowed from French endorphine, from endo(gène) (“endogenous, produced within”) and morphine.
Questions about saying endorphin
How do you pronounce endorphin?
Say en-DOR-fin. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈdɔrfɪn/. In British English it is /ɛnˈdɔːfɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endorphin?
Endorphin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOR). Broken into parts: en · DOR · fin.
Is endorphin 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 /ɛnˈdɔːfɪn/ (en-DAW-fin).