How to pronounce acquiring
Say it like uh-KWY-ring. Acquiring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWY).
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- uh
- KWY
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acquiring 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acquiring
American and British speakers say acquiring in essentially the same way: /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KWY-ring.
What does acquiring mean?
- the act of acquiring something“I envied his talent for acquiring”“he's much more interested in the getting than in the giving”
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Words that rhyme with acquiring
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Questions about saying acquiring
How do you pronounce acquiring?
Say uh-KWY-ring. The American pronunciation is /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acquiring?
Acquiring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWY). Broken into parts: uh · KWY · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say acquiring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.