How to pronounce entreprenertia
Say it like ahn-truh-pruh-NUR-shuh. Entreprenertia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NUR).
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- ahn
- truh
- pruh
- NUR
- shuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entreprenertia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of entreprenertia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: on-truh-pruh-NUR-shuh.
What does entreprenertia mean?
- The situation where a company has settled into established habits and bureaucracy to the extent that fresh ideas and risk-taking are no longer possible.
Where does entreprenertia come from?
Blend of entrepreneur + inertia.
Words that rhyme with entreprenertia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of entreprenertia.
Questions about saying entreprenertia
How do you pronounce entreprenertia?
Say ahn-truh-pruh-NUR-shuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑntrəprəˈnɝʃə/. In British English it is /ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entreprenertia?
Entreprenertia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NUR). Broken into parts: ahn · truh · pruh · NUR · shuh.
Is entreprenertia 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 /ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːʃə/ (on-truh-pruh-NUR-shuh).