How to pronounce enterprises
Say it like EN-ter-pry-ziz. Enterprises has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- ter
- pry
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enterprises pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- pryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of enterprises
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EN-tuh-pry-ziz.
What does enterprises mean?
- plural of enterprise How to pronounce enterprise
- third-person singular simple present indicative of enterprise How to pronounce enterprise
Questions about saying enterprises
How do you pronounce enterprises?
Say EN-ter-pry-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛntɚˌpraɪzɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɛntəˌpraɪzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enterprises?
Enterprises has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · ter · pry · ziz.
Is enterprises pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛntəˌpraɪzɪz/ (EN-tuh-pry-ziz).