How to pronounce momtrepreneur
Say it like mom-truh-pruh-NUR. Momtrepreneur has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NUR).
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- mom
- truh
- pruh
- NUR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Momtrepreneur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- momGive 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 momtrepreneur
- 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: mom-truh-pruh-NUR.
What does momtrepreneur mean?
- A mother who runs a business out of her home, implicitly to earn extra income outside of traditional employment.
Where does momtrepreneur come from?
Blend of mom + entrepreneur.
Words that rhyme with momtrepreneur
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of momtrepreneur.
Questions about saying momtrepreneur
How do you pronounce momtrepreneur?
Say mom-truh-pruh-NUR. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɑmtrəprəˈnɝ/. In British English it is /ˌmɒmtrəprəˈnɜː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in momtrepreneur?
Momtrepreneur has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NUR). Broken into parts: mom · truh · pruh · NUR.
Is momtrepreneur 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 /ˌmɒmtrəprəˈnɜː/ (mom-truh-pruh-NUR).