How to Pronounce "acquit"
word
əˈkwɪt
uh-KWIT
ɐkwˈɪt
uh-KWIT
Definition
To officially declare in a court of law that someone is not guilty of a crime they were charged with.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈkwɪt
British English
ɐkwˈɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-KWIT
UK
uh-KWIT
Listen in Context
The judge decided to acquit the defendant.
She was acquitted of all charges.
The court acquitted him after a long trial.
After hearing the evidence, the jury acquitted her quickly.