How to pronounce inquiring
Say it like in-KWY-ring. Inquiring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWY).
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- in
- KWY
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inquiring 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.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of inquiring
American and British speakers say inquiring in essentially the same way: /ɪnˈkwaɪrɪŋ/ in the US and /ɪnˈkwaɪrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-KWY-ring.
What does inquiring mean?
- present participle and gerund of inquire How to pronounce inquire
- inquiry
- inquisitive
Words that rhyme with inquiring
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of inquiring.
Questions about saying inquiring
How do you pronounce inquiring?
Say in-KWY-ring. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈkwaɪrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ɪnˈkwaɪrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inquiring?
Inquiring has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWY). Broken into parts: in · KWY · ring.
Do Americans and Brits say inquiring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˈkwaɪrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ɪnˈkwaɪrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.