How to pronounce endurance
Say it like EN-duh-runs. Endurance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- duh
- runs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endurance pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of endurance
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: in-DYOOR-uns.
What does endurance mean?
- the power to withstand hardship or stress“the marathon tests a runner's endurance”
- a state of surviving; remaining alive
Where does endurance come from?
First attested in the late 15th century.
Questions about saying endurance
How do you pronounce endurance?
Say EN-duh-runs. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛndərəns/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdjʊərəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endurance?
Endurance has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · duh · runs.
Is endurance pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ɪnˈdjʊərəns/ (in-DYOOR-uns).