How to pronounce acquirer
Say it like uh-KWY-uh-rer. Acquirer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce acquirer. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- uh
- KWY
- uh
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acquirer 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of acquirer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-KWY-uh-ruh.
What does acquirer mean?
- One who acquires.
- A bank or financial institution that processes credit card or debit card payments on behalf of a merchant.
Where does acquirer come from?
From acquire + -er.
Questions about saying acquirer
How do you pronounce acquirer?
Say uh-KWY-uh-rer. The American pronunciation is /əˈkwaɪərɚ/. In British English it is /əˈkwaɪərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acquirer?
Acquirer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWY). Broken into parts: uh · KWY · uh · rer.
Is acquirer 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 /əˈkwaɪərə/ (uh-KWY-uh-ruh).