How to Pronounce "acquisitive"
word
əˈkwɪzətɪv
uh-KWIZ-uh-tiv
ɐkwˈɪzɪtˌɪv
uh-KWIZ-ih-tiv
Definition
Describes someone who is eager to acquire and possess more things, especially material goods or wealth.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈkwɪzətɪv
British English
ɐkwˈɪzɪtˌɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-KWIZ-uh-tiv
UK
uh-KWIZ-ih-tiv
Listen in Context
She has an acquisitive nature and loves to collect new things.
Many acquisitive companies buy smaller firms to grow quickly.
Being too acquisitive can make it hard to enjoy what you already have.
His acquisitive streak always shows when he talks about his collection.