How to pronounce inquires
Say it like in-KWY-erz. Inquires has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWY).
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- in
- KWY
- erz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inquires 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.
- erzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of inquires
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-KWY-uz.
What does inquires mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of inquire How to pronounce inquire
Words that rhyme with inquires
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inquires.
Questions about saying inquires
How do you pronounce inquires?
Say in-KWY-erz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈkwaɪɚz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inquires?
Inquires has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWY). Broken into parts: in · KWY · erz.
Is inquires 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 /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəz/ (in-KWY-uz).