How to Pronounce Acquaint

To pronounce "acquaint", say ACQ-uaint — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈkweɪnt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/əˈkweɪnt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “acquaint”

"acquaint" has 2 syllables: acq-uaint. It rhymes with quaint and faint, if that helps it stick.

What does acquaint mean?

verb

  1. (followed by with) To furnish or give experimental knowledge of; to make (one) to know; to make familiar.

    “I think you should acquaint him with the realities of the situation.”

  2. (followed by of or that) To communicate notice to; to inform; to make cognizant.

adjective

  1. Acquainted.

Synonyms

adviseappriseinformhabituateinurefamiliarize

Words that rhyme with acquaint

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

quaintfaintfeinttaintplaintrestraintconstrainthaintcomplaintsaintpaintdaint

Related words

familiarizeintroducepresentfamiliariseunderstandadviseidentifyinform

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acquaint"?▾

"Acquaint" has 2 syllables: acq · uaint.

What is the IPA transcription of "acquaint"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acquaint" is /əˈkweɪnt/.

What does "acquaint" mean?▾

Acquaint: (followed by with) To furnish or give experimental knowledge of; to make (one) to know; to make familiar.

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