How do you pronounce "acknowledged"?

In American English: /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/ (ak-NAHL-ijd). In British English: /əknˈɒlɪdʒd/ (uhkn-OL-ijd). In Canadian English: /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/ (ak-NAHL-ijd). In Australian English: /ɐknˈɒlɪdʒd/ (ⱯKN-ol).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/ (ak-NAHL-ijd), while in British English it's /əknˈɒlɪdʒd/ (uhkn-OL-ijd).

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acknowledged

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/ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/

ak-NAHL-ijd

Syllable Breakdown

ækac·nɑːlknowl·ɪdʒdedged

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Last updated: 2026-02-12