acquire

/əˈkwaɪər/

Syllables a·cquire

Stress a-QUIRE

Phonics Breakdown

a

/ə/

schwa

cqu

/kw/

qu=kw

ire

/aɪər/

long i

Meaning

to get or obtain something, especially through effort

Sound Reference

💡

a=/ə/(about) + cqu=/kw/(quick) + ire=/aɪər/(fire)

Example

She hopes to acquire new skills this year.