How to pronounce acquirement
Say it like uh-KWIRE-munt. Acquirement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIRE).
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- uh
- KWIRE
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acquirement 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.
- KWIRESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acquirement
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-KWIRE-munt.
What does acquirement mean?
- The act or fact of acquiring something; acquisition.
Where does acquirement come from?
From acquire + -ment.
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Words that rhyme with acquirement
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Questions about saying acquirement
How do you pronounce acquirement?
Say uh-KWIRE-munt. The American pronunciation is /əˈkwaɪrmənt/. In British English it is /əˈkwaɪəmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acquirement?
Acquirement has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIRE). Broken into parts: uh · KWIRE · munt.
Is acquirement pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈkwaɪəmənt/ (uh-KWIRE-munt).