How to pronounce enterprising
Say it like EN-ter-pry-zing. Enterprising has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- ter
- pry
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enterprising 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of enterprising
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: EN-tuh-pry-zing.
What does enterprising mean?
- Displaying bravery and daring in attempting some task.
- Very able and ingenious in business dealings or social advancement.
- present participle and gerund of enterprise How to pronounce enterprise
- The undertaking of an enterprise; purposeful activity; doings.
Questions about saying enterprising
How do you pronounce enterprising?
Say EN-ter-pry-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛntɚˌpraɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈɛntəˌpraɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enterprising?
Enterprising has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · ter · pry · zing.
Is enterprising 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 /ˈɛntəˌpraɪzɪŋ/ (EN-tuh-pry-zing).