How to pronounce inquisitors
Say it like in-KWIZ-uh-terz. Inquisitors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIZ).
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- in
- KWIZ
- uh
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inquisitors 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of inquisitors
- 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-tuz.
What does inquisitors mean?
- plural of inquisitor How to pronounce inquisitor
Questions about saying inquisitors
How do you pronounce inquisitors?
Say in-KWIZ-uh-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈkwɪzətɚz/. In British English it is /ˌɪnˈkwɪzətəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inquisitors?
Inquisitors has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIZ). Broken into parts: in · KWIZ · uh · terz.
Is inquisitors 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 /ˌɪnˈkwɪzətəz/ (in-KWIZ-uh-tuz).