How to pronounce endorse
Say it like en-DORS. Endorse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DORS).
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- en
- DORS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endorse 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.
- DORSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of endorse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-DAWS.
What does endorse mean?
- be behind; approve of“He plumped for the Labor Party”“I backed Kennedy in 1960”
- give support or one's approval to“I'll second that motion”“I can't back this plan”
- guarantee as meeting a certain standard“certified grade AAA meat”
Where does endorse come from?
Alteration influenced by Medieval Latin indorsare of Middle English endosse, from Old French endosser (“to put on the back”), from Latin dossum, alternative form of dorsum (“back”), from which also dorsal (“of the back”).
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Words that rhyme with endorse
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Questions about saying endorse
How do you pronounce endorse?
Say en-DORS. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈdɔrs/. In British English it is /ɛnˈdɔːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endorse?
Endorse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DORS). Broken into parts: en · DORS.
Is endorse 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 /ɛnˈdɔːs/ (en-DAWS).