Start with the sound /ɪn/, like in 'in'.
Emphasize the second syllable /ˈdʊr/.
Finish with the strong /r/ sound.
en-dyur (misplaced stress)
en-jer (wrong vowel sound)
in-door (wrong vowel and consonant)
Start with the sound /ɪn/, similar to 'in'.
Emphasize the second syllable /ˈdjʊə/.
Finish with the /ə/ sound, tongue relaxed.
en-dyur (misplaced stress)
in-jore (wrong sounds)
en-dyer (wrong vowel sound)
AmE uses 'dʊr' instead of 'dʒ' because it prefers a simpler 'd' sound.
The most stressed part is the second syllable 'dure'.
BrE uses 'dj' to indicate a slight 'y' sound after 'd'.
To withstand something difficult.
/ɪnˈdʊrəns/
The ability to endure
/ɪnˈdʊrɪŋ/
Lasting a long time
/ɪnˈdʊrd/
Past tense of endure
Different ending sounds with 'endurance'
Different ending vowel with 'enduring'
Different tense marker with 'endured'
Remember to stress 'dure' more than 'en'.
Ensure a strong R sound in American pronunciation.