How to pronounce endorphins
Say it like en-DOR-finz. Endorphins has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOR).
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- en
- DOR
- finz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endorphins 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.
- finzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of endorphins
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-DAW-finz.
What does endorphins mean?
- plural of endorphin How to pronounce endorphin
Questions about saying endorphins
How do you pronounce endorphins?
Say en-DOR-finz. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈdɔrfɪnz/. In British English it is /ɛnˈdɔːfɪnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endorphins?
Endorphins has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOR). Broken into parts: en · DOR · finz.
Is endorphins 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 /ɛnˈdɔːfɪnz/ (en-DAW-finz).