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acquisition

Definition:

(nou) the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something (nou) something acquired (nou) the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge (nou) an ability that has been acquired by training

Phonetic Transcription:

ˌækwɪˈzɪʃən

Examples:

The Acquisition Plan is the master plan of the entire acquisition.

The final acquisition was the land.

Assess the achievement of the acquisition goal.

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purchase

buy

taking

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Common mistakes of acquisition pronunciation

Stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly, saying "acquisition" as /ˌakwɪˈzɪʃən/ instead of the correct /ˌakwɪˈzɪʃən/ in both US and UK. Tip: Remember to stress the syllable "zɪ" to pronounce it correctly.
Vowel confusion: Some may mispronounce the first vowel, saying "acquisition" with an "a" sound like in "cat" instead of the correct "a" as in "cat." Tip: Focus on the "a" sounding like /æ/ in the first syllable.
Silent letters: Learners often pronounce the "t" in "acquisition," leading to a pronunciation like "acquisittion." Tip: Remember that the "t" is silent, so it should sound like /ˌakwɪˈzɪʃən/.
Syllable count: Some speakers may say "acquisition" with too few syllables, pronouncing it as "acquis-" instead of the full three-syllable version. Tip: Break it down into three parts: "ac-qui-si-tion" to maintain clarity.
Ending sound: A common mistake is to emphasize the ending "-tion" incorrectly, making it sound like "shun" instead of the correct "shən." Tip: Keep the ending soft and quick, pronounced as /ʃən/.

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How do you pronounce "acquisition" correctly?

The pronunciation of "acquisition" is /ˌakwəˈzɪʃən/ in American English and /ˌakwɪˈzɪʃən/ in British English. The primary stress is on the third syllable, "zi," which is pronounced with a short "i" sound, as in "sit."

What are the syllables in "acquisition"?

The word "acquisition" has four syllables: "ac-qui-si-tion." You can break it down as follows: "ac" (short "a"), "qui" (short "i"), "si" (short "i"), and "tion" (which sounds like "shun").

Are there any common mistakes in pronouncing "acquisition"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, such as emphasizing the second syllable instead of the third. Additionally, some learners might pronounce the "tion" as "tion" instead of the correct "shun."

Is there a schwa sound in "acquisition"?

Yes, there is a schwa sound in "acquisition," specifically in the first syllable, "ac," where it sounds like /ə/. This unstressed vowel can make the pronunciation smoother and quicker in casual speech.