How to Pronounce "delighted to make your acquaintance"
expression
di-LAI-tid tuh MAYK yor uh-KWAYN-tens
di-LAI-tid too MAYK yaw uh-KWAYN-tens
Definition
A very polite and formal way to say you are happy to meet someone for the first time.
IPA Transcription
American English
dɪˈɫaɪtəd/, /dɪˈɫaɪtɪd/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈmeɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /əˈkweɪntəns
British English
dɪlˈaɪtɪd/ /tˈuː/ /mˈeɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /ɐkwˈeɪntəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
di-LAI-tid tuh MAYK yor uh-KWAYN-tens
UK
di-LAI-tid too MAYK yaw uh-KWAYN-tens
Listen in Context
"Delighted to make your acquaintance, Mr. Smith."
"It's a pleasure. I'm delighted to make your acquaintance."
"Good evening, I'm delighted to make your acquaintance at this event."
He shook my hand and said, "Delighted to make your acquaintance," with a big smile.