How to Pronounce Inquired

To pronounce "inquired", say INQ-uir-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈkwaɪəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪnˈkwaɪəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inquired”

"inquired" has 3 syllables: inq-uir-ed. It rhymes with tired and inspired, if that helps it stick.

What does inquired mean?

verb

  1. To ask (about something).
  2. To make an inquiry or an investigation.

Synonyms

frain

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Words that rhyme with inquired

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tiredinspiredacquiredrequiredwireduninspiredadmiredtranspireddesiredfiredconspiredbackfired

Related words

questioninginquisitoryinquisitiveinquisitorialinvestigatoryinvestigativesearchingprobing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inquired"?▾

"Inquired" has 3 syllables: inq · uir · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "inquired"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inquired" is /ɪnˈkwaɪəd/.

What does "inquired" mean?▾

Inquired: To ask (about something).

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