How to Pronounce Acquiring

To pronounce "acquiring", say ACQ-uir-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/əˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “acquiring”

"acquiring" has 3 syllables: acq-uir-ing. It rhymes with inquiring and aspiring, if that helps it stick.

What does acquiring mean?

verb

To get.
To gain, usually by one's own exertions; to get as one's own
“He acquired a title.”

Synonyms

attain come by earn gain obtain procure secure win

Antonyms

abandon lose

Words that rhyme with acquiring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inquiring aspiring perspiring inspiring admiring desiring tiring siring requiring transpiring retiring hiring

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acquiring"?▾

"Acquiring" has 3 syllables: acq · uir · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "acquiring"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acquiring" is /əˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/.

What does "acquiring" mean?▾

Acquiring: To get.

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