How to pronounce "emprise" in English
ɛmˈpraɪz
em·PRYZ
Primary stress: PRYZ
Hear native speakers say emprise in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “emprise”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
em
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
PRYZ
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("PRYZ"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "emprise" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“important for white folks like me an emprise and a life of activism require that we develop this muscle that”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“emprise abundance is about generosity of spirit giving help with no regard for payback”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“courage in the context of the emprise and leading a life of activism courage”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“emprise authenticity an end prize has to be authentically true to you”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“m prize the word emprise was established in the english language”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“four principles of emprise abundance when it comes to building your”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “emprise”
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Hear it in context: “emprise”
8 clipsThe English word “emprise” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ɛmˈpraɪz (phonetic respelling: em-PRYZ). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (em · PRYZ), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (PRYZ). Grammatically, “emprise” functions as a noun, verb and acts as an English heteronym where syllable stress shifts between noun (initial-syllable stress) and verb (second-syllable stress) usage. SayItVid indexes 8 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “emprise” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @8:44
“these conversations are especially important for white folks like me an emprise and a life of activism require that we develop this muscle that an emprise and a life of activism”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @6:20
“abundance when it comes to building your emprise abundance is about generosity of spirit giving help with no regard for payback spirit”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @7:57
“emprise courage in the context of the emprise and leading a life of activism courage and leading a life of activism courage”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #4 · @7:12
“this leads us to the next principle of emprise authenticity an end prize has to be authentically true to you authenticity an end prize”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #5 · @3:10
“to support our m prize the word emprise was established in the english language emprise was established in the english”
Definition & Meaning: “emprise”
- An enterprise or endeavor, especially a quest or adventure.
- The qualities which prompt one to undertake difficult and dangerous exploits; chivalric prowess.
- To undertake.
Example Sentences (3)
- “[N]oble minds of yore allyed were, / In braue poursuit of cheualrous emprize, / That none did others safety despize […]”
- “I love thy courage yet, and bold emprise; / But here thy sword can do thee little stead.”
- “important for white folks like me an emprise and a life of activism require that we develop this muscle that”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “emprise”
- Pronunciation:
- em-PRYZ
- Syllables:
- em · PRYZ
- Written Hyphenation:
- em · prise
- Primary stress:
- PRYZ
- IPA:
- ɛmˈpraɪz
- Hear it in context
- emprise
Words that Rhyme with “emprise”
-aɪzWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"emprise" (⁄ɛmˈpraɪz⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "emprise" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about emprise
How do you pronounce “emprise”?
“emprise” is pronounced ⁄ɛmˈpraɪz⁄ (em-PRYZ). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “emprise”?
“emprise” has 2 syllables: em · PRYZ.
Where is the stress in “emprise”?
The primary stress in “emprise” is on “PRYZ”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “emprise” mean?
An enterprise or endeavor, especially a quest or adventure.
How can I hear “emprise” used in real sentences?
This page has 8 real-world video examples of “emprise” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “emprise”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).