How to Pronounce "inquiry"
word
/ˌɪnˈkwaɪˌɹi/
in-KWY-ree
/ɪnkwˈaɪəɹi/
in-KWY-ree
Definition
An inquiry is a question or request for information, or a formal investigation into a matter.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnˈkwaɪˌɹi/
British English
/ɪnkwˈaɪəɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-KWY-ree
UK
in-KWY-ree
Listen in Context
The police started an inquiry into the accident.
She made an inquiry about the job opening.
Your inquiry has been received and will be answered soon.
I sent an inquiry to customer service, but they never replied.