How to pronounce inquirer
Say it like in-KWY-rer. Inquirer 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
Inquirer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. 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 inquirer
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-KWY-uh-ruh.
What does inquirer mean?
- One who inquires.
Where does inquirer come from?
From inquire + -er.
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Words that rhyme with inquirer
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Words that sound like inquirer
Questions about saying inquirer
How do you pronounce inquirer?
Say in-KWY-rer. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈkwaɪrɚ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkwaɪərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inquirer?
Inquirer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWY). Broken into parts: in · KWY · rer.
Is inquirer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ɪnˈkwaɪərə/ (in-KWY-uh-ruh).
What words sound the same as inquirer?
Inquirer sounds the same as enquirer in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.