How to Pronounce Acknowledgment

To pronounce "acknowledgment", say ACKN-owl-edgm-ent — 4 syllables, IPA /əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

14

Letters

/əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “acknowledgment”

"acknowledgment" has 4 syllables: ackn-owl-edgm-ent. It rhymes with acknowledgement, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: acknowledgement — easy to mix up when writing.

What does acknowledgment mean?

noun

  1. The act of acknowledging
  2. The act of recognizing in a particular character or relationship; recognition of existence, authority, truth, or genuineness.

Synonyms

ACKadmissionavowalconcessionconfessionrecognitionrecognizance

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Words that rhyme with acknowledgment

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Related words

recognitionacknowledgementacknowledgeacknowledgedacceptanceadmissionconfirmationconfirmatory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acknowledgment"?▾

"Acknowledgment" has 4 syllables: ackn · owl · edgm · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "acknowledgment"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acknowledgment" is /əkˈnɒl.ɪd͡ʒ.mənt/.

What does "acknowledgment" mean?▾

Acknowledgment: The act of acknowledging

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