How to Pronounce Acquittal

To pronounce "acquittal", say ACQ-uitt-al — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈkwɪ.t(ə)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈkwɪ.t(ə)l/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “acquittal”

"acquittal" has 3 syllables: acq-uitt-al. It rhymes with belittle and little, if that helps it stick.

What does acquittal mean?

noun

  1. The act of fulfilling the duties (of a given role, obligation etc.).
  2. A legal decision that someone is not guilty with which they have been charged, or the formal dismissal of a charge by some other legal process.

Antonyms

condemnationconviction

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Words that rhyme with acquittal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

belittlelittlewhittlenoncommittalcommittalhospitaltittlesmittlevittleskittletransmittal

Related words

acquittedabsolutionexonerationexculpatoryrepaymentdefendantpaymentdischarge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acquittal"?▾

"Acquittal" has 3 syllables: acq · uitt · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "acquittal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acquittal" is /əˈkwɪ.t(ə)l/.

What does "acquittal" mean?▾

Acquittal: The act of fulfilling the duties (of a given role, obligation etc.).

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