How to pronounce enquirer
Say it like in-KWY-rer. Enquirer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWY).
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- in
- KWY
- rer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enquirer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KWYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- rerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of enquirer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-KWY-ruh.
What does enquirer mean?
- Alternative form of inquirer.
Where does enquirer come from?
From enquire + -er.
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Words that rhyme with enquirer
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Words that sound like enquirer
Questions about saying enquirer
How do you pronounce enquirer?
Say in-KWY-rer. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈkwaɪrɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkwaɪrə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enquirer?
Enquirer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWY). Broken into parts: in · KWY · rer.
Is enquirer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɪnˈkwaɪrə/ (in-KWY-ruh).
What words sound the same as enquirer?
Enquirer sounds the same as inquirer in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.