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How do you spell Entrepreneur?

Correct spelling

entrepreneur

ENTRE + PRE + NEUR. French: undertaker.

Why is entrepreneur spelled this way?

From French entrepreneur, one who undertakes. ENTRE (between) + PRENDRE (to take). Someone who takes on risk between idea and execution. The French spelling with 'eur' at the end trips up English speakers.

Common misspellings of entrepreneur

entrepeneurentreprenuerentreprenurentrepeneur

Example

She became a successful entrepreneur.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell entrepreneur?+
The correct spelling is "entrepreneur". ENTRE + PRE + NEUR. French: undertaker.
Is it entrepeneur or entrepreneur?+
The correct spelling is "entrepreneur", not "entrepeneur". This word gets 15,000+ monthly searches.

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