How to Pronounce "inquisitor"
word
ˌɪnˈkwɪzətɝ
in-KWIZ-uh-ter
ˈɪnkwɪsˌɪtɐ
IN-kwis-ih-tuh
Definition
An inquisitor is a person who questions others, especially in a formal, intense, or sometimes harsh way. Historically, it refers to officials in religious courts, but it can also mean anyone who asks tough or probing questions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈkwɪzətɝ
British English
ˈɪnkwɪsˌɪtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-KWIZ-uh-ter
UK
IN-kwis-ih-tuh
Listen in Context
The inquisitor asked the prisoner many difficult questions.
During history class, we learned about the role of the inquisitor in the Middle Ages.
People feared the inquisitor because of his power.
Don’t be such an inquisitor—I’ll tell you where I went when I’m ready.