How to Pronounce Enquiry

To pronounce "enquiry", say ENQ-uiry — 2 syllables, IPA /ɛnˈkwaɪ.ɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ɛnˈkwaɪ.ɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “enquiry”

"enquiry" has 2 syllables: enq-uiry.

What does enquiry mean?

noun

  1. A question.
  2. Search for truth, information or knowledge.

    “scientific enquiry”

Related words

queryinquiryquestionresearchenquireinquirerequestinvestigatory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "enquiry"?▾

"Enquiry" has 2 syllables: enq · uiry.

What is the IPA transcription of "enquiry"?▾

The IPA transcription of "enquiry" is /ɛnˈkwaɪ.ɹi/.

What does "enquiry" mean?▾

Enquiry: A question.

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