To pronounce "acquisition", say ACQ-uis-it-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /æ.kwɪ.ˈzɪ.ʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
acquisition
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/æ.kwɪ.ˈzɪ.ʃən/
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"acquisition" has 4 syllables: acq-uis-it-ion. It rhymes with disposition and cognition, if that helps it stick.
noun
“The acquisition of sports equipment can be fun in itself.”
“That graphite tennis racquet is quite an acquisition.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Acquisition" has 4 syllables: acq · uis · it · ion.
The IPA transcription of "acquisition" is /æ.kwɪ.ˈzɪ.ʃən/.
Acquisition: The act or process of acquiring.
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