How to pronounce acquisitive
Say it like uh-KWIZ-uh-tiv. Acquisitive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIZ).
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- uh
- KWIZ
- uh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acquisitive 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.
- KWIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acquisitive
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-KWIZ-uh-tiv.
What does acquisitive mean?
- Able or disposed to make acquisitions; acquiring, greedy.“He is an acquisitive person.”
- Dispositioned toward acquiring and retaining information.
Where does acquisitive come from?
From an alteration of Latin acquisītus (“acquired, gained”), or possibly from acquisite + -ive.
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Questions about saying acquisitive
How do you pronounce acquisitive?
Say uh-KWIZ-uh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /əˈkwɪzətɪv/. In British English it is /əˈkwɪzətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acquisitive?
Acquisitive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIZ). Broken into parts: uh · KWIZ · uh · tiv.
Is acquisitive pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈkwɪzətɪv/ (uh-KWIZ-uh-tiv).