How to Pronounce Acquired

To pronounce "acquired", say ACQ-uir-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈkwaɪəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/əˈkwaɪəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “acquired”

"acquired" has 3 syllables: acq-uir-ed. It rhymes with inquired and tired, if that helps it stick.

What does acquired mean?

verb

  1. To get.
  2. To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own

    “He acquired a title.”

adjective

  1. Developed after birth; not congenital.

Synonyms

attaincome byearngainobtainprocuresecurewin

Antonyms

abandonlose

Words that rhyme with acquired

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inquiredtiredinspiredrequiredwireduninspiredadmiredtranspireddesiredfiredconspiredbackfired

Related words

nonheritablenoninheritableaidssyndromeinfectedtwinhospitalderived

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acquired"?▾

"Acquired" has 3 syllables: acq · uir · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "acquired"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acquired" is /əˈkwaɪəd/.

What does "acquired" mean?▾

Acquired: To get.

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