How many syllables in "inquired"?

"inquired" has 2 lettergrepen (in - quired).

How to divide "inquired"?

"inquired" divides into 2 parts: in · quired.

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

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2 Lettergrepen

"inquired": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:in·quired

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in-QUIRED(in · quired)○ ●

Stress in "inquired" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄ɪnˈkwaɪərd⁄

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IPAɪnˈkwaɪərd

Lettergrepenin·quired

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