How to Pronounce "inquire after"
expression
ˌɪnˈkwaɪɹ/ /ˈæftɝ
in-KWY-ur AF-ter
ɪnkwˈaɪə/ /ˈɑːftɐ
in-KWY-uh AHFT-uh
Definition
To ask about someone's health, well-being, or situation, usually when that person is not present.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈkwaɪɹ/ /ˈæftɝ
British English
ɪnkwˈaɪə/ /ˈɑːftɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-KWY-ur AF-ter
UK
in-KWY-uh AHFT-uh
Listen in Context
I called to inquire after your grandmother's health.
He stopped by to inquire after his old teacher.
Many people inquired after him when he was absent from school.
Did anyone inquire after me while I was away?