How to pronounce endow
Say it like in-DOW. Endow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOW).
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- in
- DOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of endow
American and British speakers say endow in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈdaʊ/ in the US and /ɪnˈdaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DOW.
What does endow mean?
- To give property to (someone) as a gift; specifically, to provide (a person or institution) with support in the form of a permanent fund of money or other benefits.
- To enrich or furnish with some faculty or quality.
- To naturally furnish (with something).“She was endowed with a beautiful voice.”
Where does endow come from?
From Late Middle English endowen, endouen, enduen, indouen, indw (“to provide with assets, a livelihood, or privileges; to bestow, grant; (figuratively) to favor; to endow”), from Anglo-Norman endouer, from Old French en- (prefix meaning ‘
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with endow
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Questions about saying endow
How do you pronounce endow?
Say in-DOW. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈdaʊ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endow?
Endow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOW). Broken into parts: in · DOW.
Do Americans and Brits say endow the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈdaʊ/ and the British form is /ɪnˈdaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.