How to pronounce endure
Say it like en-DYOOR. Endure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYOOR).
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- en
- DYOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endure 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.
- DYOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of endure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-DYOOR.
What does endure mean?
- put up with something or somebody unpleasant“I cannot bear his constant criticism”“The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks”
- face and withstand with courage“She braved the elements”
- continue to live and avoid dying“We went without water and food for 3 days”“These superstitions survive in the backwaters of America”
Where does endure come from?
From Middle English enduren, from Old French endurer, from Latin indūrō (“to make hard”).
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Words that rhyme with endure
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Questions about saying endure
How do you pronounce endure?
Say en-DYOOR. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈdjʊr/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endure?
Endure has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYOOR). Broken into parts: en · DYOOR.
Is endure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈdjʊə/ (in-DYOOR).