How to pronounce acquaintanceship
Say it like uh-KWAYN-tuns-ship. Acquaintanceship has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAYN).
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- uh
- KWAYN
- tuns
- ship
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acquaintanceship 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.
- tunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- shipKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acquaintanceship
American and British speakers say acquaintanceship in essentially the same way: /əˈkweɪntənsʃɪp/ in the US and /əˈkweɪntənsʃɪp/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KWAYN-tuns-ship.
What does acquaintanceship mean?
- The state of being acquainted.
- A relationship as acquaintances.
Where does acquaintanceship come from?
From acquaintance + -ship.
Questions about saying acquaintanceship
How do you pronounce acquaintanceship?
Say uh-KWAYN-tuns-ship. The American pronunciation is /əˈkweɪntənsʃɪp/. In British English it is /əˈkweɪntənsʃɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acquaintanceship?
Acquaintanceship has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAYN). Broken into parts: uh · KWAYN · tuns · ship.
Do Americans and Brits say acquaintanceship the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkweɪntənsʃɪp/ and the British form is /əˈkweɪntənsʃɪp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.