How to Pronounce End

To pronounce "end", say END — one syllable, IPA /ɛnd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɛnd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “end”

"end" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with contend and comprehend, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: ende — easy to mix up when writing.

What does end mean?

noun

  1. The terminal point of something in space or time.

    “At the end of the road, turn left.”

  2. (by extension) The cessation of an effort, activity, state, or motion.

    “Is there no end to this madness?”

verb

  1. To come to an end

    “Is this movie never going to end?”

  2. To finish, terminate.

    “The referee blew the whistle to end the game.”

Synonyms

conclusionlimitterminationterminus

Antonyms

beginningstart

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Words that rhyme with end

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

contendcomprehendapprehendtranscendcommendcondescendattendportendmendfriendextendbend

Related words

finishconclusioncloseremainderremnantclosingceaseoddment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "end"?▾

"End" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "end"?▾

The IPA transcription of "end" is /ɛnd/.

What does "end" mean?▾

End: The terminal point of something in space or time.

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