How many syllables in "acquires"?

"acquires" has 2 syllabes (ac - quires).

How to divide "acquires"?

"acquires" divides into 2 parts: ac · quires.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (ac... quires) and listen on SayItVid.

Guide des syllabes

2 Syllabes

"acquires": 2 syllabes.

Syllabes:ac·quires

Accent principal

ac-QUIRES(ac · quires)○ ●

Stress in "acquires" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈkwaɪərz⁄

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How many syllables in "acquires"?: "acquires" has 2 syllabes (ac - quires).
How to divide "acquires"?: "acquires" divides into 2 parts: ac · quires.
Where is the stress in "acquires"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "acquires"?: Say each syllable slowly (ac... quires) and listen on SayItVid.