How to pronounce acquis
Say it like ah-KEE. Acquis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- ah
- KEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acquis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of acquis
American and British speakers say acquis in essentially the same way: /ɑˈki/ in the US and /æˈkiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: a-KEE.
What does acquis mean?
- The accumulated legislation, legal acts, and court decisions which constitute the total body of European Union law.
- The accumulated legislation and decisions of any international community.
Where does acquis come from?
Shortened from acquis communautaire: French acquis (“that has been acquired or obtained”) + communautaire (“of the community”).
Words that rhyme with acquis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acquis.
Questions about saying acquis
How do you pronounce acquis?
Say ah-KEE. The American pronunciation is /ɑˈki/. In British English it is /æˈkiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acquis?
Acquis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: ah · KEE.
Do Americans and Brits say acquis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɑˈki/ and the British form is /æˈkiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.