كيف تنطق "inquisition"
word
ˌɪnkwəˈzɪʃən
in-kwuh-ZIH-shuhn
ˌɪnkwɪsˈɪʃən
in-kwis-ISH-uhn
التعريف
An inquisition is a detailed or harsh investigation, especially referring to a historical court set up by the Catholic Church to find and punish heresy. It can also mean any intense questioning.
نسخ IPA
الإنجليزية الأمريكية
ˌɪnkwəˈzɪʃən
الإنجليزية البريطانية
ˌɪnkwɪsˈɪʃən
نطق مبسط
أمريكي
in-kwuh-ZIH-shuhn
بريطاني
in-kwis-ISH-uhn
استمع في السياق
The Spanish Inquisition was known for its harsh methods.
He faced an inquisition from his parents when he came home late.
The inquisition tried to eliminate heresy in Europe.
Her interview felt like an inquisition—so many personal questions!