How to pronounce acquaintant
Say it like uh-KWAYN-tunt. Acquaintant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAYN).
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- uh
- KWAYN
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acquaintant 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.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acquaintant
American and British speakers say acquaintant in essentially the same way: /əˈkweɪntənt/ in the US and /əˈkweɪntənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KWAYN-tunt.
What does acquaintant mean?
- An acquaintance.
Where does acquaintant come from?
From acquaint + -ant.
Questions about saying acquaintant
How do you pronounce acquaintant?
Say uh-KWAYN-tunt. The American pronunciation is /əˈkweɪntənt/. In British English it is /əˈkweɪntənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acquaintant?
Acquaintant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAYN). Broken into parts: uh · KWAYN · tunt.
Do Americans and Brits say acquaintant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkweɪntənt/ and the British form is /əˈkweɪntənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.