How to pronounce acknowledgment
Say it like ak-NAH-lij-munt. Acknowledgment 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
Acknowledgment 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 acknowledgment
- 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 acknowledgment mean?
- The act of acknowledging
- The act of recognizing in a particular character or relationship; recognition of existence, authority, truth, or genuineness.“He just grunted in acknowledgment of my greeting.”
- A reward or other expression or token of gratitude.
Where does acknowledgment come from?
From acknowledge + -ment.
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Questions about saying acknowledgment
How do you pronounce acknowledgment?
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 acknowledgment?
Acknowledgment has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: ak · NAH · lij · munt.
Is acknowledgment 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 acknowledgment?
Acknowledgment sounds the same as acknowledgement in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.