How to pronounce inquiries
Say it like IN-kwuh-reez. Inquiries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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US American/ˈɪnkwəriz/IN-kwuh-reez
UK British/ɪnˈkwaɪriz/in-KWY-reez
- IN
- kwuh
- reez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inquiries pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kwuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of inquiries
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: in-KWY-reez.
What does inquiries mean?
noun
- plural of inquiry How to pronounce inquiry
Questions about saying inquiries
How do you pronounce inquiries?
Say IN-kwuh-reez. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnkwəriz/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkwaɪriz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inquiries?
Inquiries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · kwuh · reez.
Is inquiries pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /ɪnˈkwaɪriz/ (in-KWY-reez).