How to pronounce endured
Say it like en-DYOORD. Endured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYOORD).
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- en
- DYOORD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Endured 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.
- DYOORDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of endured
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-DYOORD.
What does endured mean?
- simple past and past participle of endure How to pronounce endure
Words that rhyme with endured
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Questions about saying endured
How do you pronounce endured?
Say en-DYOORD. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈdjʊrd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdjʊəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in endured?
Endured has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYOORD). Broken into parts: en · DYOORD.
Is endured 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 /ɪnˈdjʊəd/ (in-DYOORD).