How Many Syllables In Acquire?
2syllables
Acquire has 2 syllables, a-cquire. It is a disyllabic word.
acquire
/əˈkwaɪə/ UK /əˈkwaɪr/ US
Acquire can also be said with 3 syllables (UK /əˈkwaɪ.ə/).
Stress
The main stress falls on the second syllable, cquire.
Syllable Structure
V/CCV
Division By Sound
/ə.kwaɪə/
Division By Letters
a-cquire
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Acquire
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | – | ə | – | V | open |
| 2 primary stress | kw | aɪə | – | CCV | open |
Why Acquire Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /kw/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main | /əˈkwaɪə/ | /əˈkwaɪr/ | 2 |
| Also | /əˈkwaɪ.ə/ | 3 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in acquire?
Acquire has 2 syllables, a-cquire. In British English it is transcribed /əˈkwaɪə/.
Which syllable is stressed in acquire?
The second syllable, cquire, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of acquire?
Acquire has the structure V/CCV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide acquire into syllables?
By sound, ə.kwaɪə. By letters, as a spelling guide, a-cquire.