How to pronounce inquisitorial
Say it like in-kwiz-uh-TOR-ee-ul. Inquisitorial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOR).
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- in
- kwiz
- uh
- TOR
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inquisitorial 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.
- kwizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of inquisitorial
American and British speakers say inquisitorial in essentially the same way: /ɪnˌkwɪzəˈtɔriəl/ in the US and /ɪnˌkwɪzɪˈtɔːriəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-kwiz-ih-TAW-ree-ul.
What does inquisitorial mean?
- Of or pertaining to an inquisition, specifically the Inquisition.
- In a manner of inquisition or inquisitors.
- Describing a trial system in which the prosecutor also acts as judge.
Where does inquisitorial come from?
From inquisitory + -ial.
Words that rhyme with inquisitorial
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Questions about saying inquisitorial
How do you pronounce inquisitorial?
Say in-kwiz-uh-TOR-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˌkwɪzəˈtɔriəl/. In British English it is /ɪnˌkwɪzɪˈtɔːriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inquisitorial?
Inquisitorial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (TOR). Broken into parts: in · kwiz · uh · TOR · ee · ul.
Do Americans and Brits say inquisitorial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˌkwɪzəˈtɔriəl/ and the British form is /ɪnˌkwɪzɪˈtɔːriəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.