How to Pronounce Acknowledge

To pronounce "acknowledge", say ACKN-owl-edg-e — 4 syllables, IPA /əkˈnɒ.lɪdʒ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

acknowledge

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/əkˈnɒ.lɪdʒ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “acknowledge”

"acknowledge" has 4 syllables: ackn-owl-edg-e. It rhymes with knowledge and college, if that helps it stick.

What does acknowledge mean?

verb

  1. To admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in

    “to acknowledge the being of a god”

  2. To own or recognize in a particular quality, character or relationship; to admit the claims or authority of; to give recognition to.

Synonyms

admitallowavowconcedeconfessownproclaimrecognize

Words that rhyme with acknowledge

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

knowledgecollegestallagehaulagetallagecolledgesmallage

Related words

admitrecognizeknowreceiptnoticementionciteacknowledgment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acknowledge"?▾

"Acknowledge" has 4 syllables: ackn · owl · edg · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "acknowledge"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acknowledge" is /əkˈnɒ.lɪdʒ/.

What does "acknowledge" mean?▾

Acknowledge: To admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in

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