How to Pronounce Endowed

To pronounce "endowed", say END-ow-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈdaʊd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɪnˈdaʊd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “endowed”

"endowed" has 3 syllables: end-ow-ed. It rhymes with shroud and proud, if that helps it stick.

What does endowed mean?

verb

  1. To provide with a dower or a dowry.
  2. To give property to (someone) as a gift; specifically, to provide (a person or institution) with support in the form of a permanent fund of money or other benefits.

adjective

  1. Provided or furnished with something.
  2. Founded by an endowment.

Synonyms

begiftblessgift

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Words that rhyme with endowed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shroudproudenshroudcowedcrowdavowedvowedloudcloudboweddisavowedplowed

Related words

blesseddoweredinvestedstaffedallocatedfittedadept

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "endowed"?▾

"Endowed" has 3 syllables: end · ow · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "endowed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "endowed" is /ɪnˈdaʊd/.

What does "endowed" mean?▾

Endowed: To provide with a dower or a dowry.

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