How to Pronounce "inquire into"
expression
ˌɪnˈkwaɪɹ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
in-KWY-yer IN-too
ɪnkwˈaɪə/ /ˈɪntʊ
in-KWY-uh in-TOO
Definition
To try to discover the facts about something, usually by formally asking questions or searching for information.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnˈkwaɪɹ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
ɪnkwˈaɪə/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-KWY-yer IN-too
UK
in-KWY-uh in-TOO
Listen in Context
The police will inquire into the missing car.
They decided to inquire into the reasons for the problem.
The committee will inquire into the teacher's actions.
Journalists are inquiring into claims of corruption.