How to Pronounce "acquisitions"
word
ˌækwəˈzɪʃənz
ak-wuh-ZIH-shunz
ɐkwɪsˈɪʃənz
ak-wis-ISH-uhnz
Definition
The act of obtaining or buying something, especially when a company buys another company or gets new assets. It can also refer to gaining skills or knowledge.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌækwəˈzɪʃənz
British English
ɐkwɪsˈɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ak-wuh-ZIH-shunz
UK
ak-wis-ISH-uhnz
Listen in Context
The company made several important acquisitions last year.
These books are new acquisitions for the library.
They were proud of their recent acquisitions.
Tech companies are always on the lookout for potential acquisitions.