How to Pronounce Enterprises

To pronounce "enterprises", say ENT-erpr-is-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

ENT-erpr-is-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “enterprises”

"enterprises" has 4 syllables: ent-erpr-is-es. It rhymes with comprises and criticizes, if that helps it stick.

What does enterprises 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

Words that rhyme with enterprises

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

comprisescriticizesepitomizesemphasizesprizessurprisesrealizestheorizescharacterizesdespisessurmisesutilizes

Related words

enterprisingnessinitiativego-aheadendeavorendeavouraffiliatesagenciesattempts

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "enterprises"?▾

"Enterprises" has 4 syllables: ent · erpr · is · es.

What does "enterprises" mean?▾

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

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