How to pronounce acquitted
Say it like uh-KWIT-id. Acquitted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIT).
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- uh
- KWIT
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acquitted 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.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acquitted
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-KWIT-id.
What does acquitted mean?
- simple past and past participle of acquit How to pronounce acquit
- Having been acquitted; having gone through a trial that resulted in something other than a guilty verdict.
Words that rhyme with acquitted
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acquitted.
Questions about saying acquitted
How do you pronounce acquitted?
Say uh-KWIT-id. The American pronunciation is /əˈkwɪtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈkwɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acquitted?
Acquitted has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIT). Broken into parts: uh · KWIT · id.
Is acquitted 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 /əˈkwɪtɪd/ (uh-KWIT-id).