How to pronounce endurable
Say it like in-DYUUR-ih-bul. Endurable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYUUR).
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- in
- DYUUR
- ih
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endurable 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.
- DYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of endurable
American and British speakers say endurable in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈdjʊrɪbəl/ in the US and /ɪnˈdjʊrɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DYUUR-ih-bul.
What does endurable mean?
- Able to be endured; tolerable; bearable.
- Capable of enduring; likely to endure; durable.
Where does endurable come from?
From endure + -able.
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Questions about saying endurable
How do you pronounce endurable?
Say in-DYUUR-ih-bul. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈdjʊrɪbəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdjʊrɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endurable?
Endurable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYUUR). Broken into parts: in · DYUUR · ih · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say endurable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈdjʊrɪbəl/ and the British form is /ɪnˈdjʊrɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.