How to pronounce endowable
Say it like in-DOW-bul. Endowable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOW).
- in
- DOW
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endowable 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of endowable
American and British speakers say endowable in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈdaʊbəl/ in the US and /ɪnˈdaʊbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DOW-bul.
What does endowable mean?
- Eligible for endowment; able to be endowed or endowed upon.
Where does endowable come from?
From Middle English endowable; equivalent to endow + -able.
Questions about saying endowable
How do you pronounce endowable?
Say in-DOW-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈdaʊbəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdaʊbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endowable?
Endowable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOW). Broken into parts: in · DOW · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say endowable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈdaʊbəl/ and the British form is /ɪnˈdaʊbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.