How to pronounce acquires
Say it like uh-KWY-erz. Acquires has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWY).
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- uh
- KWY
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acquires 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of acquires
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: uh-KWY-uz.
What does acquires mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of acquire How to pronounce acquire
Words that rhyme with acquires
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Questions about saying acquires
How do you pronounce acquires?
Say uh-KWY-erz. The American pronunciation is /əˈkwaɪɚz/. In British English it is /əˈkwaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acquires?
Acquires has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWY). Broken into parts: uh · KWY · erz.
Is acquires 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 /əˈkwaɪəz/ (uh-KWY-uz).