How to pronounce acquaintances
Say it like uh-KWAYN-tun-siz. Acquaintances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAYN).
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- uh
- KWAYN
- tun
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acquaintances 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.
- KWAYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acquaintances
American and British speakers say acquaintances in essentially the same way: /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/ in the US and /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KWAYN-tun-siz.
What does acquaintances mean?
- plural of acquaintance How to pronounce acquaintance
Questions about saying acquaintances
How do you pronounce acquaintances?
Say uh-KWAYN-tun-siz. The American pronunciation is /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/. In British English it is /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acquaintances?
Acquaintances has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAYN). Broken into parts: uh · KWAYN · tun · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say acquaintances the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/ and the British form is /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.