How to pronounce endorsement
Say it like en-DORS-munt. Endorsement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DORS).
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- en
- DORS
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endorsement 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of endorsement
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: en-DAWS-munt.
What does endorsement mean?
- a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books)“the author got all his friends to write blurbs for his book”
- a speech seconding a motion“do I hear a second?”
- formal and explicit approval“a Democrat usually gets the union's endorsement”
Where does endorsement come from?
From endorse + -ment.
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Words that rhyme with endorsement
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Questions about saying endorsement
How do you pronounce endorsement?
Say en-DORS-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈdɔrsmənt/. In British English it is /ɛnˈdɔːsmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endorsement?
Endorsement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DORS). Broken into parts: en · DORS · munt.
Is endorsement 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 /ɛnˈdɔːsmənt/ (en-DAWS-munt).