entrepreneurship
Syllables
en-tre-pre-neur-ship
Pronunciation
/ˌɑːn.trə.prəˈnɜːr.ʃɪp/
Stress
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Morphemes
entre- + preneur + -ship
The word 'entrepreneurship' is divided into five syllables: en-tre-pre-neur-ship. The primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('neur'). It's a noun derived from French roots, denoting the act of starting and managing a business. Syllabification follows vowel and consonant cluster rules, typical of English stress-timed phonology.
Definitions
- 1
The activity of starting, organizing, and managing a business, usually involving significant risks.
“She is studying entrepreneurship at university.”
“Small business entrepreneurship is vital for economic growth.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('neur'). The first three and last syllables are unstressed.
Syllables
en — Open syllable, unstressed.. tre — Open syllable, unstressed.. pre — Open syllable, unstressed.. neur — Closed syllable, stressed.. ship — Closed syllable, unstressed.
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Vowel Rule
Each syllable generally contains one vowel sound.
Consonant Cluster Rule
Consonant clusters are often split, but attempts are made to keep affixes intact.
Stress-Timing Rule
English is a stress-timed language, influencing stress placement.
- The French origin of the root 'preneur' influences pronunciation.
- Potential variations in vowel sounds in British English.
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