To pronounce "acquisitive", say ACQ-uis-it-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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ACQ-uis-it-iv-e
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"acquisitive" has 5 syllables: acq-uis-it-iv-e. It rhymes with inquisitive, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“He is an acquisitive person.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Acquisitive" has 5 syllables: acq · uis · it · iv · e.
Acquisitive: Acquired.
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