How to Pronounce Inquiring

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪnˈkwaɪəɹɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “inquiring”

"inquiring" has 3 syllables: inq-uir-ing. It rhymes with inspiring and acquiring, if that helps it stick.

What does inquiring mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. Inquiry

adjective

  1. Inquisitive

Synonyms

frain

Antonyms

uninquiring

Words that rhyme with inquiring

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

inspiringacquiringdesiringsiringrequiringtranspiringretiringbackfiringspiringsquiringhigheringrewiring

Related words

questioninginquisitoryinquisitiveinquisitorialinvestigatoryinvestigativesearchingprobing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "inquiring"?▾

"Inquiring" has 3 syllables: inq · uir · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "inquiring"?▾

The IPA transcription of "inquiring" is /ɪnˈkwaɪəɹɪŋ/.

What does "inquiring" mean?▾

Inquiring: To ask (about something).

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