How to pronounce acquittal
Say it like uh-KWIT-ul. Acquittal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIT).
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- uh
- KWIT
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acquittal 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.
- KWITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acquittal
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-KWIT-ul.
What does acquittal mean?
- A legal decision that someone is not guilty with which they have been charged, or the formal dismissal of a charge by some other legal process.“criminal acquittal”
- Payment of a debt or other obligation; reparations, amends.
- Avoidance of danger; deliverance.
Where does acquittal come from?
From acquit + -al.
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Questions about saying acquittal
How do you pronounce acquittal?
Say uh-KWIT-ul. The American pronunciation is /əˈkwɪtəl/. In British English it is /əˈkwɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acquittal?
Acquittal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIT). Broken into parts: uh · KWIT · ul.
Is acquittal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈkwɪtəl/ (uh-KWIT-ul).