How many syllables in "acquihire"?

"acquihire" has 3 lettergrepen (ac - qui - hire).

How to divide "acquihire"?

"acquihire" divides into 3 parts: ac · qui · hire.

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

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"acquihire": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ac·qui·hire

Hoofdklemtoon

ac-qui-HIRE(ac · qui · hire)○ ○ ●

Stress in "acquihire" falls on 3rd syllable.

IPA:⁄əkˈhaɪɚ⁄

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Lettergrepenac·qui·hire

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How many syllables in "acquihire"?: "acquihire" has 3 lettergrepen (ac - qui - hire).
How to divide "acquihire"?: "acquihire" divides into 3 parts: ac · qui · hire.
Where is the stress in "acquihire"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "acquihire"?: Say each syllable slowly (ac... qui... hire) and listen on SayItVid.