How to Pronounce "enquire after"
expression
ɪnˈkwaɪɝ/ /ˈæftɝ
in-KWY-er AF-ter
ɛnkwˈaɪə/ /ˈɑːftɐ
en-KWY-uh AF-tuh
Definition
To ask about someone’s health or well-being, usually in a polite or caring way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪnˈkwaɪɝ/ /ˈæftɝ
British English
ɛnkwˈaɪə/ /ˈɑːftɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-KWY-er AF-ter
UK
en-KWY-uh AF-tuh
Listen in Context
She always enquires after her grandmother’s health.
Whenever I call, he enquires after my family.
He politely enquired after her father at the party.
People often enquire after you when you’re not around.