How to Pronounce "endowments"
word
ɛnˈdaʊmənts
en-DOW-muhnts
ɛndˈaʊmənts
en-DOW-muhnts
Definition
Endowments are funds or property donated to an institution, usually to support it permanently. The word can also mean natural talents or abilities someone has from birth.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɛnˈdaʊmənts
British English
ɛndˈaʊmənts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
en-DOW-muhnts
UK
en-DOW-muhnts
Listen in Context
The university receives large endowments from alumni.
Some people have special endowments like musical talent.
The museum was built thanks to public endowments.
Many private schools rely on their endowments to provide scholarships.