How to pronounce acquitting
Say it like uh-KWIT-ing. Acquitting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIT).
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- uh
- KWIT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acquitting 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of acquitting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-KWIT-ing.
What does acquitting mean?
- present participle and gerund of acquit How to pronounce acquit
Words that rhyme with acquitting
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acquitting.
Questions about saying acquitting
How do you pronounce acquitting?
Say uh-KWIT-ing. The American pronunciation is /əˈkwɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈkwɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acquitting?
Acquitting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWIT). Broken into parts: uh · KWIT · ing.
Is acquitting 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 /əˈkwɪtɪŋ/ (uh-KWIT-ing).