How to Pronounce Acquitted

To pronounce "acquitted", say ACQ-uitt-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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ACQ-uitt-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “acquitted”

"acquitted" has 3 syllables: acq-uitt-ed. It rhymes with committed and permitted, if that helps it stick.

What does acquitted mean?

verb

  1. To declare or find innocent or not guilty.
  2. To discharge (for example, a claim or debt); to clear off, to pay off; to fulfil.

adjective

  1. Having been acquitted; having gone through a trial that resulted in something other than a guilty verdict.

Synonyms

absolveclearexculpateexonerate

Antonyms

condemnconvict

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Words that rhyme with acquitted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

committedpermittedpittedomitteduncommittedknittedemittedtransmittedadmittedwittedbenefitedunaccredited

Related words

clean-handedinnocentguiltlessacquittalduepaidpatentedaccomplished

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acquitted"?▾

"Acquitted" has 3 syllables: acq · uitt · ed.

What does "acquitted" mean?▾

Acquitted: To declare or find innocent or not guilty.

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