How to pronounce "acquitt" in English
əˈkwɪt
ə·KWIT
Primary stress: KWIT
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Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
KWIT
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("KWIT"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "acquitt" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "acquitt is" sounds like "acquitt-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "acquitt" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“acquitt. But one of the results of the trial is that his passport was taken”— StanfordWatch clip
“acquitt and there is double jeopardy and she can't be tried again.”— News24Watch clip
“Despite the numerous acquitt professions council of South Africa or HPCSA got complaints about him essentially”— DW NewsWatch clip
“And why were you not surprised with the acquitt?”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“hopes for, which is either an acquitt or a lesser sentence, she would be free to run next year.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“little chance, if any, of an acquitt today.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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acquitt. But one of the results of the trial is that his passport was taken
Hear it in context: “acquitt”
9 clipsThe English word “acquitt” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as əˈkwɪt (phonetic respelling: ə-KWIT). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (ə · KWIT), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (KWIT). Grammatically, “acquitt” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 9 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “acquitt” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Stanford, News24, DW News.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #1 · @72:13
“basically um bled directed the trial to lead to his acquitt. But one of the results of the trial is that his passport was taken away. Shirley Graham and Duboce then began their life un during the Cold War”
- 🇺🇸 USNews24Clip #2 · @8:18
“say, hm, there should have been an acquitt and there is double jeopardy and she can't be tried again. It's a stretch, but it's certainly possible she can't be tried again. It's a”
- 🇺🇸 USDW NewsClip #3 · @11:29
“on a long legal journey where they've been more than willing to talk to the courts. Despite the numerous acquitt professions council of South Africa or HPCSA got complaints about him essentially HPCSA got complaints about him essentially”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @2:05
“did before um I was eventually acquitted by the Supreme Court here in New South Wales. And why were you not surprised with the acquitt? Cuz you had spent the cash that wasn't yours. Yeah, but it sort of it came down to a”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @4:27
“court case here is is pivotal for her career. If if she gets the result she hopes for, which is either an acquitt or a lesser sentence, she would be free to run next year. And it's it's by no means certain she would win it at all, but she run next year. And it's it's by no means certain she would win it at all, but she”
Definition & Meaning: “acquitt”
- To free someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.
Example Sentences (3)
- “The jury decided to acquitt the defendant after reviewing all the evidence.”
- “acquitt. But one of the results of the trial is that his passport was taken”
- “acquitt and there is double jeopardy and she can't be tried again. It's a stretch, but it's certainly possible”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “acquitt”
- Pronunciation:
- ə-KWIT
- Syllables:
- ə · KWIT
- Written Hyphenation:
- ac · quitt
- Primary stress:
- KWIT
- IPA:
- əˈkwɪt
- Hear it in context
- acquitt
Words that Rhyme with “acquitt”
-ɪtWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"acquitt" (⁄əˈkwɪt⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "acquitt" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about acquitt
How do you pronounce “acquitt”?
“acquitt” is pronounced ⁄əˈkwɪt⁄ (ə-KWIT). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “acquitt”?
“acquitt” has 2 syllables: ə · KWIT.
Where is the stress in “acquitt”?
The primary stress in “acquitt” is on “KWIT”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “acquitt” mean?
To free someone from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty.
How can I hear “acquitt” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “acquitt”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).