How to pronounce acquits
Say it like uh-KWITS. Acquits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWITS).
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- uh
- KWITS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acquits 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.
- KWITSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acquits
American and British speakers say acquits in essentially the same way: /əˈkwɪts/ in the US and /əˈkwɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KWITS.
What does acquits mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of acquit How to pronounce acquit
Words that rhyme with acquits
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acquits.
Questions about saying acquits
How do you pronounce acquits?
Say uh-KWITS. The American pronunciation is /əˈkwɪts/. In British English it is /əˈkwɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acquits?
Acquits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWITS). Broken into parts: uh · KWITS.
Do Americans and Brits say acquits the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkwɪts/ and the British form is /əˈkwɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.