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endeavor
Definition:
(nou) a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness) (nou) earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
Phonetic Transcription:
enˈdevə
Examples:
What is the purpose of this endeavor
Language is the secret and peace is the endeavor.
Hopefully, such swiftness illustrates the futility of the endeavor.
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Common mistakes of endeavor pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "en-ˈdev-or". The correct pronunciation is "en-ˈdev-ər" in US English and "en-ˈdɛv-ə" in UK English. Tip: Remember to stress the "dev" syllable.
- Pronouncing the "r": Some speakers omit the "r" sound at the end, saying "en-ˈdev-uh" instead of "en-ˈdev-ər". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Make sure to articulate the "r" clearly at the end.
- Vowel confusion: The "a" in "endeavor" can be mispronounced as "ah" instead of the schwa sound /ə/. This leads to saying "en-ˈdah-vor". Tip: Use the schwa sound /ə/ for a more accurate pronunciation.
- Dropping syllables: Some might shorten "endeavor" to "en-dev" or "en-dev", losing the last syllable. This is incorrect as it changes the word entirely. Tip: Always pronounce all three syllables for clarity.
- Overemphasizing the first syllable: Some learners overly stress the first syllable, saying "ˈen-deavor" instead of the correct "en-ˈdev-ər". This can make the word sound unnatural. Tip: Focus on the second syllable to maintain proper rhythm.