How to pronounce entrepreneurial
Say it like ahn-truh-pruh-NUR-ree-ul. Entrepreneurial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NUR).
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- ahn
- truh
- pruh
- NUR
- ree
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Entrepreneurial 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of entrepreneurial
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: on-truh-pruh-NUR-ree-ul.
What does entrepreneurial mean?
- Having the spirit, attitude or qualities of an entrepreneur; enterprising.
Where does entrepreneurial come from?
From entrepreneur + -ial.
Questions about saying entrepreneurial
How do you pronounce entrepreneurial?
Say ahn-truh-pruh-NUR-ree-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑntrəprəˈnɜriəl/. In British English it is /ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in entrepreneurial?
Entrepreneurial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NUR). Broken into parts: ahn · truh · pruh · NUR · ree · ul.
Is entrepreneurial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːriəl/ (on-truh-pruh-NUR-ree-ul).