How to Pronounce Endemic

To pronounce "endemic", say END-em-ic — 3 syllables, IPA /ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “endemic”

"endemic" has 3 syllables: end-em-ic. It rhymes with polemic and academic, if that helps it stick.

What does endemic mean?

noun

An individual or species that is endemic to a region.
A disease affecting a number of people simultaneously, so as to show a distinct connection with certain localities.

adjective

Native to a particular area or culture; originating where it occurs.
“The endemic religion of Easter Island arrived with the Polynesian settlers.”
(especially of plants and animals) Peculiar to a particular area or region; not found in other places.
“Kangaroos are endemic to Australia.”

Synonyms

native indigenous

Antonyms

systemic alien introduced

Words that rhyme with endemic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

polemic academic epidemic systemic hemic chemic glycemic nonacademic demick fehmic nemec pandemic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "endemic"?▾

"Endemic" has 3 syllables: end · em · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "endemic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "endemic" is /ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/.

What does "endemic" mean?▾

Endemic: An individual or species that is endemic to a region.

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