inquisitive

/ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

Syllables in·quis·i·tive

Stress in-QUIS-i-tive

Phonics Breakdown

in

/ɪn/

short i

quis

/kwɪz/

qu sound

i

/ɪ/

short i

tive

/tɪv/

short i

Meaning

curious; eager to learn or ask questions

Sound Reference

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in=/ɪn/(in) + quis=/kwɪz/(quiz) + i=/ɪ/(sit) + tive=/tɪv/(active)

Example

The inquisitive child asked many questions.