The word "acqui" is an alternate spelling of the word "acquire." It is pronounced as /əˈkwīr/. The IPA phonetic transcription explains that the sound "ə" represents a short "uh" sound; "kw" represents the "kw" sound, as in "queen"; and "īr" represents the long "i" sound, as in "eye." While this spelling of the word is not commonly used, it is still considered a valid alternate spelling.