How to pronounce acquaint
Say it like uh-KWAYNT. Acquaint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAYNT).
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- uh
- KWAYNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acquaint pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KWAYNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of acquaint
American and British speakers say acquaint in essentially the same way: /əˈkweɪnt/ in the US and /əˈkweɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KWAYNT.
What does acquaint mean?
- To furnish or give experimental knowledge of; to make (one) know; to make familiar.“I think you should acquaint him with the realities of the situation.”
- Acquainted.
Where does acquaint come from?
From Middle English aqueynten, acointen, from Old French acointier, from Early Medieval Latin accognitāre, from Late Latin accognitus, past participle of accognoscō, from Latin cognoscō, from nōscō.
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Words that rhyme with acquaint
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Questions about saying acquaint
How do you pronounce acquaint?
Say uh-KWAYNT. The American pronunciation is /əˈkweɪnt/. In British English it is /əˈkweɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acquaint?
Acquaint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAYNT). Broken into parts: uh · KWAYNT.
Do Americans and Brits say acquaint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkweɪnt/ and the British form is /əˈkweɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.