How do you pronounce "acknowledge"?

In American English: /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/ (ak-NAHL-ij). In British English: /əknˈɒlɪdʒ/ (uhkn-OL-ij). In Canadian English: /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/ (ak-NAHL-ij). In Australian English: /ɐknˈɒlɪdʒ/ (ⱯKN-ol).

Is "acknowledge" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/ (ak-NAHL-ij), while in British English it's /əknˈɒlɪdʒ/ (uhkn-OL-ij).

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/ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/

ak-NAHL-ij

Syllable Breakdown

ækac·nɑːlknowl·ɪdʒedge

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Last updated: 2026-02-12