How to pronounce reacquired
Say it like ree-uh-KWIRED. Reacquired has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWIRED).
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- ree
- uh
- KWIRED
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reacquired pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KWIREDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of reacquired
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ree-uh-KWIRED.
What does reacquired mean?
- simple past and past participle of reacquire How to pronounce reacquire
Words that rhyme with reacquired
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Questions about saying reacquired
How do you pronounce reacquired?
Say ree-uh-KWIRED. The American pronunciation is /riəˈkwaɪrd/. In British English it is /riəˈkwaɪəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reacquired?
Reacquired has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWIRED). Broken into parts: ree · uh · KWIRED.
Is reacquired 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 /riəˈkwaɪəd/ (ree-uh-KWIRED).