How to pronounce inquisitor
Say it like in-KWIZ-uh-ter. Inquisitor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIZ).
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- in
- KWIZ
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inquisitor 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.
- KWIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of inquisitor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-KWIZ-uh-tuh.
What does inquisitor mean?
- A person who inquires, especially searchingly or ruthlessly.“During the meeting, Jake turned into an inquisitor, firing questions at the presenter non-stop.”
Where does inquisitor come from?
From Old French inquisiteur, from Latin inquīsītor.
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Questions about saying inquisitor
How do you pronounce inquisitor?
Say in-KWIZ-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈkwɪzətɚ/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈkwɪzətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inquisitor?
Inquisitor has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIZ). Broken into parts: in · KWIZ · uh · ter.
Is inquisitor 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 /ˌɪnˈkwɪzətə/ (in-KWIZ-uh-tuh).