How to pronounce endura
Say it like en-DYUUR-uh. Endura has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYUUR).
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- en
- DYUUR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endura 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.
- DYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of endura
American and British speakers say endura in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈdjʊrə/ in the US and /ɛnˈdjʊrə/ in the UK.
British respelling: en-DYUUR-uh.
What does endura mean?
- A fast or series of privations undertaken by the Cathars to purify the soul, often resulting in death.
Where does endura come from?
From New Latin endūra, from Old Occitan endurar (“to fast, endure”).
Words that rhyme with endura
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of endura.
Questions about saying endura
How do you pronounce endura?
Say en-DYUUR-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈdjʊrə/. In British English it is /ɛnˈdjʊrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endura?
Endura has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYUUR). Broken into parts: en · DYUUR · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say endura the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈdjʊrə/ and the British form is /ɛnˈdjʊrə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.