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How to pronounce “acquaintance”

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Pronunciation guide for acquaintance

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of acquaintance with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: 6 Ways to Make Better Connections OnlineI sent an email to a business acquaintance of mine.
Definition summary: (uncountable) A state of being acquainted with a person; originally indicating friendship, intimacy, but now suggesting a slight knowledge less deep than that of friendship; acquaintanceship. [from 12th c.]

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6 Ways to Make Better Connections Online

I sent an email to a business acquaintance of mine.

[Noun]
(uncountable) A state of being acquainted with a person; originally indicating friendship, intimacy, but now suggesting a slight knowledge less deep than that of friendship; acquaintanceship. [from 12th c.]
(countable) A person or persons with whom one is acquainted. [from 14th c.]
(uncountable) Such people collectively; one's circle of acquaintances (with plural concord). [from 15th c.]
Personal knowledge (with a specific subject etc.). [from 16th c.]

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