How to Pronounce "acquires"
word
əˈkwaɪɝz
uh-KWY-urz
ɐkwˈaɪəz
uh-KWY-uhz
Definition
'Acquires' means to get or gain something, such as knowledge, skills, property, or ownership, often through effort or purchase.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈkwaɪɝz
British English
ɐkwˈaɪəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-KWY-urz
UK
uh-KWY-uhz
Listen in Context
He acquires new skills every year.
The company acquires new technology to stay competitive.
She acquires a taste for spicy food after moving abroad.
The more experience she acquires, the better she becomes at her job.