How many syllables in "acquiring"?

"acquiring" has 3 lettergrepen (ac - quir - ing).

How to divide "acquiring"?

"acquiring" divides into 3 parts: ac · quir · ing.

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

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3 Lettergrepen

"acquiring": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:ac·quir·ing

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ac-QUIR-ing(ac · quir · ing)○ ● ○

Stress in "acquiring" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄əˈkwaɪərɪŋ⁄

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IPAəˈkwaɪərɪŋ

Lettergrepenac·quir·ing

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