enterprising

/ˈentərˌpraɪzɪŋ/

Syllables en·ter·pris·ing

Stress EN-ter-PRIS-ing

Phonics Breakdown

en

/en/

short e

ter

/tər/

er schwa

pris

/praɪz/

long i (i_e)

ing

/ɪŋ/

ng sound

Meaning

showing initiative, creativity, and a willingness to take risks

Sound Reference

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en=/en/(end) + ter=/tər/(teacher) + pris=/praɪz/(prize) + ing=/ɪŋ/(running)

Example

She is an enterprising young entrepreneur.