How to pronounce entrepreneur
Say it like ahn-truh-pruh-NUR. Entrepreneur has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NUR).
- ahn
- truh
- pruh
- NUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Four syllables, stressed at the end: 'on-truh-pruh-NUR'. The ending rhymes with fur.
Entrepreneur 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.
American vs British pronunciation of entrepreneur
- 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.
Other ways to say entrepreneur
Entrepreneur also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- ahn-truh-pruh-NOOR /ˌɑntrəprəˈnʊr/
What does entrepreneur mean?
- A person who sets up a business; generally, a person who owns and manages a business and assumes its financial risks.
- A person who serves as an intermediary; a middleman; a go-between.
Where does entrepreneur come from?
Borrowed from French entrepreneur (“one who undertakes or manages”), from Middle French entrepreneur, from entreprendre (“to undertake”) + -eur.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- enterpriser
Words that rhyme with entrepreneur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of entrepreneur.
Questions about saying entrepreneur
How do you pronounce entrepreneur?
Say ahn-truh-pruh-NUR. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑntrəprəˈnɝ/. In British English it is /ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entrepreneur?
Entrepreneur has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NUR). Broken into parts: ahn · truh · pruh · NUR.
Is entrepreneur 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 /ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜː/ (on-truh-pruh-NUR).