How to pronounce acknowledged
Say it like ak-NAH-lijd. Acknowledged has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- ak
- NAH
- lijd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acknowledged pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- lijdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acknowledged
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uk-NOL-ijd.
What does acknowledged mean?
- recognized or made known or admitted“the acknowledged leader of the community”“a woman of acknowledged accomplishments”
- generally accepted
Questions about saying acknowledged
How do you pronounce acknowledged?
Say ak-NAH-lijd. The American pronunciation is /ækˈnɑlɪdʒd/. In British English it is /əkˈnɒlɪdʒd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acknowledged?
Acknowledged has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: ak · NAH · lijd.
Is acknowledged pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əkˈnɒlɪdʒd/ (uk-NOL-ijd).