How to Pronounce “endonym” in English
/ˈɛndəˌnɪm/
EN·do·nym
Stress: en
Accent:
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Syllablesen·do·nym
What does “endonym” mean?
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NOUN
- A name used by a group or category of people (an ingroup) to refer to themselves or their language, as opposed to a name given to them by other groups (outgroups).
Example sentences
- “The endonym is the basic toponymic exemplar and as such it needs to be understood properly. To do so we need to appreciate the context of space and place that produces it. Most endonyms arise from the elemental human relationship with space and place, and possess an intrinsic and enduring value which cannot normally be either bestowed or removed by political arbitrariness.”
How to pronounce “endonym”
- Syllables:
- en · do · nym
- Stress:
- en — say this syllable louder and longer.
- IPA:
- /ˈɛndəˌnɪm/
- Listen for:
- the stressed /en/ in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.
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How do you pronounce “endonym”?
“endonym” is pronounced /ˈɛndəˌnɪm/ (en · do · nym). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.
How many syllables are in “endonym”?
“endonym” has 3 syllables: en · do · nym.
Where is the stress in “endonym”?
The primary stress in “endonym” is on “EN”.
What does “endonym” mean?
A name used by a group or category of people (an ingroup) to refer to themselves or their language, as opposed to a name given to them by other groups (outgroups).