How to Pronounce "esquire"
word
ˈɛsˌkwaɪɹ
ES-kwyur
ˈɛskwaɪə
ES-kwyuh
Definition
'Esquire' is a formal title added after a man's name, especially in the US for lawyers, and historically, it referred to a young nobleman acting as a knight's assistant.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛsˌkwaɪɹ
British English
ˈɛskwaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ES-kwyur
UK
ES-kwyuh
Listen in Context
His name is John Smith, Esquire.
In the past, an esquire helped a knight.
Many lawyers use esquire after their names.
If you see 'Esq.' in a letter, it usually means the person is a lawyer.