How do you pronounce "acquit"?

In American English: /əˈkwɪt/ (uh-KWIT). In British English: /əkwˈɪt/ (uhkw-IT). In Canadian English: /əˈkwɪt/ (uh-KWIT). In Australian English: /ɐkwˈɪt/ (ⱯKW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈkwɪt/ (uh-KWIT), while in British English it's /əkwˈɪt/ (uhkw-IT).

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acquit

/əˈkwɪt/

uh-KWIT

Syllable Breakdown

əac·kwɪtquit

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Last updated: 2026-02-12