How to Pronounce Enduring

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

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Syllables

Letters

/ɪnˈdjɔːɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “enduring”

"enduring" has 3 syllables: end-ur-ing. It rhymes with alluring and reassuring, if that helps it stick.

What does enduring mean?

verb

To continue or carry on, despite obstacles or hardships; to persist.
“The singer's popularity endured for decades.”
To tolerate or put up with something unpleasant.

noun

Endurance

adjective

Long-lasting without significant alteration; continuing through time in the same relative state.
“an enduring belief in democracy”

Synonyms

carry on plug away go on hold on persist resist survive withstand diuturnal prolonged

Words that rhyme with enduring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

alluring reassuring obscuring procuring luring ensuring touring assuring securing curing maturing insuring

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "enduring"?▾

"Enduring" has 3 syllables: end · ur · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "enduring"?▾

The IPA transcription of "enduring" is /ɪnˈdjɔːɹɪŋ/.

What does "enduring" mean?▾

Enduring: To continue or carry on, despite obstacles or hardships; to persist.

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