How to Pronounce Acknowledges

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

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

ACKN-owl-edg-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “acknowledges”

"acknowledges" has 4 syllables: ackn-owl-edg-es. It rhymes with colleges, if that helps it stick.

What does acknowledges 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

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Words that rhyme with acknowledges

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colleges

Related words

admitrecognizeknowreceiptnoticementionciteaccepts

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acknowledges"?▾

"Acknowledges" has 4 syllables: ackn · owl · edg · es.

What does "acknowledges" mean?▾

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

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