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How to pronounce:
acquired
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈkwaɪəd
Examples:
An acquirement is something acquired.
In 1967, the village acquired the property.
In 1972 the freehold of the property was acquired.
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Common mistakes of acquired pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "ac-QUIRED" instead of "AC-quired". Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable, using IPA: /əˈkwaɪərd/ (US), /əˈkwaɪəd/ (UK).
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may pronounce the "qu" as "kw" instead of the correct "kw" sound. Tip: Focus on producing a clear "kw" sound as in "quick". The IPA for "acquired" shows this: /əˈkwaɪərd/ (US), /əˈkwaɪəd/ (UK).
- Missing the final "d": Learners might drop the final "d", saying "acquire" instead of "acquired". Tip: Ensure to pronounce the final "d" clearly, as it is crucial for the word's past tense form.
- Incorrect vowel length: Some speakers may shorten the vowel sound in the first syllable, making it sound like "ac-kwid". Tip: Make sure to pronounce the first syllable with a full vowel sound: "ə", as in IPA /əˈkwaɪərd/ (US), /əˈkwaɪəd/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing the "r": Some may overly stress the "r" sound, leading to an unnatural pronunciation. Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and blend it smoothly into the following vowel sound, as shown in the IPA /əˈkwaɪərd/ (US), /əˈkwaɪəd/ (UK).