How to pronounce enduring
Say it like en-DYUUR-ing. Enduring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYUUR).
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- en
- DYUUR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enduring 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.
- DYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of enduring
American and British speakers say enduring in essentially the same way: /ɛnˈdjʊrɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪnˈdjʊərɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-DYOOR-ring.
What does enduring mean?
- lasting a long time“an abiding belief”“imperishable truths”
- patiently bearing continual wrongs or trouble“an enduring disposition”“a long-suffering and uncomplaining wife”
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Words that rhyme with enduring
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Questions about saying enduring
How do you pronounce enduring?
Say en-DYUUR-ing. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˈdjʊrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈdjʊərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enduring?
Enduring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DYUUR). Broken into parts: en · DYUUR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say enduring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛnˈdjʊrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪnˈdjʊərɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.