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How to pronounce:
acquainted
Phonetic Transcription:
əˈkweɪntɪd
Examples:
They are acquainted to one another.
He should be acquainted with the policy.
He became acquainted with the ideals of the revolution.
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Common mistakes of acquainted pronunciation
- Common stress error: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying /əˈkwɛɪntɪd/ instead of the correct pronunciation /əˈkwɛɪn.tɪd/. Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the second syllable, "quainted".
- Vowel confusion: Some may pronounce the first syllable as /æ/ instead of /ə/, leading to "acquainted" sounding like "ækwɛɪntɪd". Tip: Focus on using the schwa sound /ə/ for the first syllable, which is softer and unstressed.
- Overemphasis on "ed": A common mistake is to overly emphasize the "ed" ending, saying "acquaint-ed" with a clear separation. Tip: Blend the "ed" smoothly into the word, pronouncing it as /ɪd/ rather than as a separate syllable.
- Mispronouncing "qu": Some learners may pronounce "qu" as /kw/ instead of the correct /k/. This leads to saying "a-kwainted". Tip: Practice saying "qu" as a single sound, focusing on the /k/ followed by the /w/ sound.
- Incorrect vowel length: A few may shorten the vowel sound in the second syllable, saying "acquaintd" with a quick "t" sound. Tip: Ensure to elongate the vowel sound in "quainted", making it clear and distinct as /eɪ/.