How to pronounce acknowledgement
Say it like ak-NAH-lij-munt. Acknowledgement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- ak
- NAH
- lij
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acknowledgement 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.
- lijKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acknowledgement
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uk-NOL-ij-munt.
What does acknowledgement mean?
- Alternative spelling of acknowledgment.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with acknowledgement
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Words that sound like acknowledgement
Questions about saying acknowledgement
How do you pronounce acknowledgement?
Say ak-NAH-lij-munt. The American pronunciation is /ækˈnɑlɪdʒmənt/. In British English it is /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acknowledgement?
Acknowledgement has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: ak · NAH · lij · munt.
Is acknowledgement 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 /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/ (uk-NOL-ij-munt).
What words sound the same as acknowledgement?
Acknowledgement sounds the same as acknowledgment in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.