How to pronounce endowment
Say it like en-DOW-munt. Endowment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOW).
- en
- DOW
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endowment 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.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of endowment
American and British speakers say endowment in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈdaʊmənt/ in the US and /ɪnˈdaʊmənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DOW-munt.
What does endowment mean?
- Something with which a person or thing is endowed.
- Property or funds invested for the support and benefit of a person or not-for-profit institution.
- Endowment assurance or pure endowment.
Where does endowment come from?
From Middle English endowement; equivalent to endow + -ment.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying endowment
How do you pronounce endowment?
Say en-DOW-munt. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈdaʊmənt/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdaʊmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endowment?
Endowment has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DOW). Broken into parts: en · DOW · munt.
Do Americans and Brits say endowment the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈdaʊmənt/ and the British form is /ɪnˈdaʊmənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.