How to Pronounce "Entrepreneur"
Hard🌐 French word
IPA
ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːr
Syllables:
en·tre·pre·neur
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What does "Entrepreneur" mean?
nounA person who sets up a business, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
Example:
"The entrepreneur launched a groundbreaking app that revolutionized how people connect with each other."
Origin of "Entrepreneur"
From French entreprendre meaning to undertake. Entered English in the 19th century.
How to Say "Entrepreneur"
🗣️ Step by Step
on-truh-pruh-NUR. The first part sounds like 'on', the second part sounds like 'truh', and the third part sounds like 'pruh-NUR' with the stress on 'NUR'.
⚠️ Common Mistake
A common mistake is misplacing the stress on the first syllable instead of the third, leading to 'EN-tre-pre-nur' instead of 'on-truh-pruh-NUR'.
💬 Example
The entrepreneur launched a groundbreaking app that revolutionized how people connect with each other.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce Entrepreneur?
Entrepreneur is pronounced ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːr. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.
Is Entrepreneur hard to pronounce?
Entrepreneur is considered hard to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːr.
What language is Entrepreneur from?
Entrepreneur originates from French. From French entreprendre meaning to undertake. Entered English in the 19th century.