How to pronounce acquaintance
American English pronunciation
uh-KWAYN-tuns
- IPA
- /əˈkweɪntəns/
- Syllables
- uh · KWAYN · tuns (3 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What acquaintance means
A person you know a little, but not well
In a sentence: Mr. Lee isn't really my friend, just an acquaintance from the bus stop.
Where it comes from: From an old French word meaning friendship or getting to know someone.
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