How to pronounce acquisitory
Say it like uh-KWIZ-ih-tor-ee. Acquisitory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIZ).
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- uh
- KWIZ
- ih
- tor
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acquisitory 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- torGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of acquisitory
American and British speakers say acquisitory in essentially the same way: /əˈkwɪzɪˌtɔri/ in the US and /əˈkwɪzɪtəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KWIZ-ih-tuh-ree.
What does acquisitory mean?
- Acquisitive; able or disposed to make acquisitions.
Questions about saying acquisitory
How do you pronounce acquisitory?
Say uh-KWIZ-ih-tor-ee. The American pronunciation is /əˈkwɪzɪˌtɔri/. In British English it is /əˈkwɪzɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acquisitory?
Acquisitory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIZ). Broken into parts: uh · KWIZ · ih · tor · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say acquisitory the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkwɪzɪˌtɔri/ and the British form is /əˈkwɪzɪtəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.