How to Pronounce Endearing

To pronounce "endearing", say END-ear-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ɛn-/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɛn-/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “endearing”

"endearing" has 3 syllables: end-ear-ing. It rhymes with jeering and peering, if that helps it stick.

What does endearing mean?

verb

  1. To make (something) more precious or valuable.
  2. To make (something) more expensive; to increase the cost of.

adjective

  1. Inspiring affection or love, often in a childlike way.

noun

  1. The act or process of endearing, of causing (something or someone) to be loved or to be the object of affection.
  2. The state or characteristic of being endeared.

Synonyms

bedearcuteterm of endearmentbelovedness

Antonyms

unendearing

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Words that rhyme with endearing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

jeeringpeeringhearingfleeringrehearingdisappearingoverhearingceringd-ring

Related words

adorablelovablelovelypleasantenjoyablenicefriendlylikable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "endearing"?▾

"Endearing" has 3 syllables: end · ear · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "endearing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "endearing" is /ɛn-/.

What does "endearing" mean?▾

Endearing: To make (something) more precious or valuable.

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