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