inquire

/ɪnˈkwaɪər/

Syllables in·quire

Stress in-QUIRE

Phonics Breakdown

in

/ɪn/

short i

qu

/kw/

qu sound

ire

/aɪər/

r控元音

Meaning

to ask for information; to investigate

Sound Reference

💡

in=/ɪn/(in) + qu=/kw/(queen) + ire=/aɪər/(fire)

Example

She called to inquire about the job.