How to pronounce acquihire
Say it like uk-HY-er. Acquihire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HY).
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- uk
- HY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acquihire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- HYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of acquihire
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uk-HY.
What does acquihire mean?
- To acquire a company, in particular a small startup, to recruit its employees, rather than for its products or services.
- An acquisition of a company to recruit its employees, rather than for its products or services.
Where does acquihire come from?
Coined by Rex Hammock in 2005 as acqhire, blend of acquire + hire, in reference to acquisition of Dodgeball.com by Google.
Words that rhyme with acquihire
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acquihire.
Questions about saying acquihire
How do you pronounce acquihire?
Say uk-HY-er. The American pronunciation is /əkˈhaɪɚ/. In British English it is /əkˈhaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acquihire?
Acquihire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HY). Broken into parts: uk · HY · er.
Is acquihire pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /əkˈhaɪ/ (uk-HY).