About "acquit"
How to Split "acquit" into Syllables
The word acquit is divided into 2 syllables: ac·quit. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- ac — 1st syllable
- quit — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of acquit:
- IPA: /əˈkwɪt/
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📖 Definitions
- acquit (third-person singular simple present acquits, present participle acquitting, simple past acquitted, past participle acquitted or (archaic) acquit)
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📚 Word Origin & History
From Middle English aquī̆ten (“to give in return; to pay, repay; to redeem (a pledge, security), to make good (a promise); to make amends; to relieve of an obligation; to acquit, clear of a charge; to free; to deprive of; to do one's part, acquit oneself; to act, behave (in a certain way)”), from Old French aquiter (“to act, do”) and Medieval Latin acquitāre (“to settle a debt”), from ad- (“to”) + quitare (“to free”), equivalent to a- + quit. Doublet of acquiet; also r...
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Understanding how to break down acquit into syllables helps with:
- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
- Improved spelling — Breaking words into chunks makes them easier to remember and write
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare acquit with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| acquit | 2 | ac·quit |
| Akita | 3 | a-ki-ta |
| aged | 2 | ag-ed |
| Asquith | 2 | as-quith |
| ACT | 1 | act |
🔗 Related Words
Explore syllable divisions of words related to acquit:
acquire, acquaint, acquirer, acquiesce, acquittal, acquainted, acquirable, acquiescent.