How to pronounce acquisitions
Say it like ak-wuh-ZISH-unz. Acquisitions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
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- ak
- wuh
- ZISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acquisitions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acquisitions
American and British speakers say acquisitions in essentially the same way: /ˌækwəˈzɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: ak-wih-ZISH-unz.
What does acquisitions mean?
- plural of acquisition How to pronounce acquisition
Questions about saying acquisitions
How do you pronounce acquisitions?
Say ak-wuh-ZISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌækwəˈzɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acquisitions?
Acquisitions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: ak · wuh · ZISH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say acquisitions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌækwəˈzɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌækwɪˈzɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.