How to pronounce acquirable
Say it like uh-KWY-ruh-bul. Acquirable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWY).
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- uh
- KWY
- ruh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acquirable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KWYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acquirable
American and British speakers say acquirable in essentially the same way: /əˈkwaɪrəbəl/ in the US and /əˈkwaɪrəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KWY-ruh-bul.
What does acquirable mean?
- Capable of being acquired.“I had to limit my shopping list to items I knew would be acquirable at short notice.”
Where does acquirable come from?
From acquire + -able.
Words that rhyme with acquirable
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acquirable.
Questions about saying acquirable
How do you pronounce acquirable?
Say uh-KWY-ruh-bul. The American pronunciation is /əˈkwaɪrəbəl/. In British English it is /əˈkwaɪrəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acquirable?
Acquirable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWY). Broken into parts: uh · KWY · ruh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say acquirable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkwaɪrəbəl/ and the British form is /əˈkwaɪrəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.