How to Pronounce Endeavour

To pronounce "endeavour", say END-eav-our — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪnˈdɛv.ə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “endeavour”

"endeavour" has 3 syllables: end-eav-our. It rhymes with endeavor and clever, if that helps it stick.

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

What does endeavour mean?

noun

  1. A sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal; assiduous or persistent activity.

verb

  1. To exert oneself.
  2. To attempt through application of effort (to do something); to try strenuously.

Synonyms

strive

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Words that rhyme with endeavour

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

endeavorcleverhoweverleverbevereverneverseverwhateverwhatsoeverwhicheverwhenever

Related words

endeavorstrivetryattempteffortenterprisestrivingattempted

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "endeavour"?▾

"Endeavour" has 3 syllables: end · eav · our.

What is the IPA transcription of "endeavour"?▾

The IPA transcription of "endeavour" is /ɪnˈdɛv.ə/.

What does "endeavour" mean?▾

Endeavour: A sincere attempt; a determined or assiduous effort towards a specific goal; assiduous or persistent activity.

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