endow

/ɪnˈdaʊ/
Syllables en·dow
Stress en-DOW

Phonics Breakdown

en
/ɪn/
schwa
dow
/daʊ/
ow diphth

Meaning

to give someone a quality, ability, or asset; to provide with an endowment

Sound Reference

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en=/ɪn/(in) + dow=/daʊ/(down)

Example

The university was endowed with a large donation.