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Inquisitive Pronunciation
Inquisitive is pronounced in-KWI-zi-tiv, IPA /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/.
in-KWI-zi-tiv
US /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/ · UK /ɪnˈkwɪzɪˌtɪv/
Syllables: in · KWI · zi · tiv (4 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Eager to learn, or too keen to ask about other people's business.
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Inquisitive in a Sentence
- She has an inquisitive mind.
- The inquisitive neighbour was at the window again.
- He gave me an inquisitive look.
Common Mispronunciations of Inquisitive
Not IN-kwi-zi-tiv
KWI is the loud beat, and neither end of the word competes with it.
Not in-kwi-ZI-tiv
The qu is a kw pair, and the peak comes straight after it.
Tip: Inquire and inquisitive both place the weight just behind that kw.
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