How to Pronounce "entrepreneur"
The correct pronunciation of "entrepreneur" is on-truh-pruh-NUR /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/. Here is a simple breakdown, the mistake Indian speakers commonly make, and how to fix it.
How Do You Pronounce "entrepreneur"?
"entrepreneur" is pronounced on-truh-pruh-NUR /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/, with the stress on the last syllable (nur). It is a noun meaning a person who starts and runs a business, taking on financial risk.
A French loanword. It starts with "on" (not "enter") and stress falls on the final "NUR".
Listen for the stressed syllable and copy its rhythm — getting the stress right matters more than any single sound.
Say "entrepreneur" Step by Step
Break the word down, get the stress right, then blend it back together at normal speed. Repeat each step out loud three times.
Break it into syllables
on-truh-pruh-NUR — say each part slowly and separately first.
Stress the right part
Last syllable (NUR). Make the stressed syllable a little louder and longer.
Nail the key sound
A French loanword. It starts with "on" (not "enter") and stress falls on the final "NUR".
Blend and repeat
Now say "entrepreneur" at normal speed: on-truh-pruh-NUR. Record yourself and compare.
How Indian Speakers Often Say "entrepreneur" (and the Fix)
| Aspect | Common in India (incorrect) | Correct |
|---|---|---|
| Sounds like | Saying "enter-pruh-ner" with stress at the front. | on-truh-pruh-NUR /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/ |
| Stress | Often on the wrong syllable | Last syllable (NUR). |
Why "entrepreneur" Is Tricky — and How to Fix It
Why this happens
The spelling looks like "enter", and Indian English tends to stress earlier syllables.
Tip: Begin with a soft "on", glide through "truh-pruh", and land hard on "NUR": on-truh-pruh-NUR.
Practice "entrepreneur" in Context
Use "entrepreneur" in a sentence
She is a successful entrepreneur.
Use "entrepreneur" in a sentence
Every entrepreneur faces early setbacks.
Use "entrepreneur" in a sentence
He took an entrepreneur's risk.
Related: entrepreneurship
Same root, same "on-truh-pruh-NUR" core.
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