To pronounce "inquire", say INQ-uir-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈkwaɪə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɪnˈkwaɪə/
IPA
"inquire" has 3 syllables: inq-uir-e. It rhymes with spire and esquire, if that helps it stick.
verb
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"Inquire" has 3 syllables: inq · uir · e.
The IPA transcription of "inquire" is /ɪnˈkwaɪə/.
Inquire: To ask (about something).
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