How to Pronounce "entrepreneur"
word
ˌɑntɹəpɹəˈnɝ/, /ˌɑntɹəpɹəˈnʊɹ
ahn-truh-pruh-NUR
ˌɒntɹɪpɹɪnˈɜː
on-tri-pri-NUR
Definition
A person who starts and runs a new business, often taking risks to create something new or innovative.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɑntɹəpɹəˈnɝ/, /ˌɑntɹəpɹəˈnʊɹ
British English
ˌɒntɹɪpɹɪnˈɜː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ahn-truh-pruh-NUR
UK
on-tri-pri-NUR
Listen in Context
My brother wants to be an entrepreneur when he grows up.
An entrepreneur needs to take risks to succeed.
Sara became an entrepreneur and opened her own company.
These days, being an entrepreneur is seen as exciting, but it comes with a lot of hard work.