How to Pronounce "endymion"
word
ɛnˈdaɪmiən
en-DY-mee-uhn
ɛnˈdɪmɪən
en-DIM-ee-uhn
Definition
Endymion is a figure from Greek mythology, famous for being a beautiful young man who was loved by the moon goddess Selene. He is often associated with eternal youth and sleep.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɛnˈdaɪmiən
British English
ɛnˈdɪmɪən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
en-DY-mee-uhn
UK
en-DIM-ee-uhn
Listen in Context
In Greek mythology, Endymion was loved by the moon goddess Selene.
Many poems tell the story of Endymion.
The painting shows Endymion asleep under the moon.
Some people use Endymion as a symbol of eternal youth in literature.