How to pronounce endowed
Say it like en-DOWD. Endowed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOWD).
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- en
- DOWD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endowed 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.
- DOWDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of endowed
American and British speakers say endowed in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈdaʊd/ in the US and /ɛnˈdaʊd/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-DOWD.
What does endowed mean?
- simple past and past participle of endow How to pronounce endow
- Provided or furnished with something.
- Founded by an endowment.
- Well-endowed
Words that rhyme with endowed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of endowed.
Questions about saying endowed
How do you pronounce endowed?
Say en-DOWD. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈdaʊd/. In British English it is /ɛnˈdaʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endowed?
Endowed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOWD). Broken into parts: en · DOWD.
Do Americans and Brits say endowed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈdaʊd/ and the British form is /ɛnˈdaʊd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.