How do you pronounce "acquaintance"?

In American English: /əˈkweɪntəns/ (uh-KWAYNT-uhns). In British English: /əkwˈeɪntəns/ (uhkw-AYNT-uhns). In Canadian English: /əˈkweɪntəns/ (uh-KWAYNT-uhns). In Australian English: /ɐkwˈeɪntəns/ (ⱯKW-aynt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈkweɪntəns/ (uh-KWAYNT-uhns), while in British English it's /əkwˈeɪntəns/ (uhkw-AYNT-uhns).

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acquaintance

/əˈkweɪntəns/

uh-KWAYNT-uhns

Syllable Breakdown

əac·kweɪntquain·ənstance

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Last updated: 2026-02-12