How to pronounce acknowledging
Say it like ak-NAH-lih-jing. Acknowledging has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- ak
- NAH
- lih
- jing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acknowledging 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.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acknowledging
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ak-NOL-ih-jing.
What does acknowledging mean?
- present participle and gerund of acknowledg
- present participle and gerund of acknowledge How to pronounce acknowledge
- That acknowledges, in various sense; (especially) that notices or recognizes someone or something.
Where does acknowledging come from?
From acknowledge + -ing.
Questions about saying acknowledging
How do you pronounce acknowledging?
Say ak-NAH-lih-jing. The American pronunciation is /ækˈnɑlɪdʒɪŋ/. In British English it is /ækˈnɒlɪdʒɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acknowledging?
Acknowledging has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: ak · NAH · lih · jing.
Is acknowledging 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 /ækˈnɒlɪdʒɪŋ/ (ak-NOL-ih-jing).