How to pronounce neverendum
Say it like nev-er-EN-dum. Neverendum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EN).
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- nev
- er
- EN
- dum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neverendum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nevGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of neverendum
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: nev-uh-REN-dum.
What does neverendum mean?
- A series of referendums on the same issue held in an attempt to achieve an unpopular result.
Where does neverendum come from?
Blend of never-ending + referendum.
Words that rhyme with neverendum
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Questions about saying neverendum
How do you pronounce neverendum?
Say nev-er-EN-dum. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɛvɚˈɛndəm/. In British English it is /ˌnɛvəˈrɛndəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neverendum?
Neverendum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EN). Broken into parts: nev · er · EN · dum.
Is neverendum 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 /ˌnɛvəˈrɛndəm/ (nev-uh-REN-dum).