How to pronounce inquired
Say it like in-KWIRED. Inquired has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIRED).
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- in
- KWIRED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inquired 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.
- KWIREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of inquired
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-KWY-ud.
What does inquired mean?
- simple past and past participle of inquire How to pronounce inquire
Words that rhyme with inquired
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inquired.
Questions about saying inquired
How do you pronounce inquired?
Say in-KWIRED. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈkwaɪrd/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkwaɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inquired?
Inquired has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIRED). Broken into parts: in · KWIRED.
Is inquired pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ɪnˈkwaɪəd/ (in-KWY-ud).