How to pronounce endowing
Say it like en-DOW-ing. Endowing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOW).
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- en
- DOW
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endowing 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.
- DOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of endowing
American and British speakers say endowing in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈdaʊɪŋ/ in the US and /ɛnˈdaʊɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-DOW-ing.
What does endowing mean?
- present participle and gerund of endow How to pronounce endow
Words that rhyme with endowing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of endowing.
Questions about saying endowing
How do you pronounce endowing?
Say en-DOW-ing. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈdaʊɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɛnˈdaʊɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endowing?
Endowing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOW). Broken into parts: en · DOW · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say endowing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈdaʊɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɛnˈdaʊɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.