How to Pronounce Enterprise

To pronounce "enterprise", say ENT-erpr-is-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “enterprise”

"enterprise" has 4 syllables: ent-erpr-is-e. It rhymes with scrutinize and surmise, if that helps it stick.

What does enterprise mean?

noun

  1. A company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor.

    “A micro-enterprise is defined as a business having 5 or fewer employees and a low seed capital.”

  2. An undertaking, venture, or project, especially a daring and courageous one.

    “Biosphere 2 was a scientific enterprise aimed at the exploration of the complex web of interactions within life systems.”

verb

  1. To undertake an enterprise, or something hazardous or difficult.
  2. To undertake; to begin and attempt to perform; to venture upon.

Synonyms

initiative

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Words that rhyme with enterprise

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

scrutinizesurmiseaggrandizeemphasizerecognizeactualizeanalyzereprisecompriselikewisedemiserise

Related words

enterprisingnessinitiativego-aheadendeavorendeavourtaskworkoperator

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "enterprise"?▾

"Enterprise" has 4 syllables: ent · erpr · is · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "enterprise"?▾

The IPA transcription of "enterprise" is /ˈɛntɚˌpɹaɪz/.

What does "enterprise" mean?▾

Enterprise: A company, business, organization, or other purposeful endeavor.

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