How to Pronounce "acquaintanceship"
word
əˈkweɪntənsʃɪp
uh-KWAYN-tuhn-ship
ɐkwˈeɪntənsʃˌɪp
uh-KWAYN-tuhn-ship
Definition
A relationship where two people know each other but are not close friends; being familiar with someone but not deeply connected.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈkweɪntənsʃɪp
British English
ɐkwˈeɪntənsʃˌɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-KWAYN-tuhn-ship
UK
uh-KWAYN-tuhn-ship
Listen in Context
Our acquaintanceship began at a work event.
There was a brief acquaintanceship between them.
Their acquaintanceship lasted many years but never turned into friendship.
I wouldn’t call it a friendship, more of a long acquaintanceship.