How to Pronounce Acquainted

To pronounce "acquainted", say ACQ-uaint-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈkwæɪntəd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/əˈkwæɪntəd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “acquainted”

"acquainted" has 3 syllables: acq-uaint-ed. It rhymes with tainted and sainted, if that helps it stick.

What does acquainted 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. Personally known; familiar.

Synonyms

adviseappriseinformhabituateinurefamiliarize

Words that rhyme with acquainted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

taintedsaintedcanidpaintedfaintedrepainteduntaintedunpaintedmanidfeintedfingerpainted

Related words

familiaraccustomedconversantinformedknownknowledgeadvisedread

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acquainted"?▾

"Acquainted" has 3 syllables: acq · uaint · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "acquainted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acquainted" is /əˈkwæɪntəd/.

What does "acquainted" mean?▾

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

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