How to Pronounce Acknowledged

To pronounce "acknowledged", say ACKN-owl-edg-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

ACKN-owl-edg-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “acknowledged”

"acknowledged" has 4 syllables: ackn-owl-edg-ed.

What does acknowledged mean?

verb

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

adjective

Generally accepted, recognized or admitted.

Synonyms

admit allow avow concede confess own proclaim recognize

Antonyms

unacknowledged

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How many syllables are in "acknowledged"?▾

"Acknowledged" has 4 syllables: ackn · owl · edg · ed.

What does "acknowledged" mean?▾

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

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