How to Pronounce "enterprising"
word
ˈɛnɝˌpɹaɪzɪŋ/, /ˈɛntɝˌpɹaɪzɪŋ
EN-ter-pry-zing
ˈɛntəpɹˌaɪzɪŋ
EN-tuh-pry-zing
Definition
Describes someone who shows initiative, is willing to try new things, and has the ability to start projects or businesses.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛnɝˌpɹaɪzɪŋ/, /ˈɛntɝˌpɹaɪzɪŋ
British English
ˈɛntəpɹˌaɪzɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EN-ter-pry-zing
UK
EN-tuh-pry-zing
Listen in Context
She is an enterprising student who starts new clubs at school.
The enterprising young man started his own business.
We need an enterprising person to lead this project.
That's an enterprising way to solve the problem!