How to Pronounce "acquittal"
word
əˈkwɪtəɫ
uh-KWIT-uhl
ɐkwˈɪtəl
uh-KWIT-uhl
Definition
A legal decision in a court that officially states someone is not guilty of a crime they were accused of.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈkwɪtəɫ
British English
ɐkwˈɪtəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-KWIT-uhl
UK
uh-KWIT-uhl
Listen in Context
The jury returned an acquittal after a short deliberation.
He celebrated his acquittal with his family.
The lawyer fought hard for his client's acquittal.
Public reaction to the acquittal was mixed, with some people protesting outside the court.