How to Pronounce "acquainted"
word
/əˈkweɪnɪd/
uh-KWAYN-id
/ɐkwˈeɪntɪd/
uh-KWAYN-tid
Definition
If you are acquainted with someone, you know them a little but are not close friends. If you are acquainted with something, you know about it or have some experience of it.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈkweɪnɪd/
British English
/ɐkwˈeɪntɪd/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-KWAYN-id
UK
uh-KWAYN-tid
Listen in Context
I am acquainted with her through work.
He became acquainted with the city during his vacation.
She is acquainted with many local customs.
We're only acquainted; we've never hung out outside of meetings.