How Do You Spell UNACQUITTED?

Pronunciation: [ʌnɐkwˈɪtɪd] (IPA)

The word "unacquitted" is spelled with the prefix "un-" followed by the word "acquitted". The pronunciation of this word is [ʌnəˈkwɪtɪd], with the emphasis on the second syllable "kwit". The "a" in "acquitted" is pronounced as a schwa sound [ə], while the "i" is pronounced as a short "i" sound [ɪ]. The final syllable "-ed" is pronounced as [ɪd] when it follows an unvoiced sound, as in this case. This word means that a person has not been cleared of a criminal charge.

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UNACQUITTED Meaning and Definition

  1. Not declared innocent.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UNACQUITTED

  • unacquited
  • ynacquitted
  • hnacquitted
  • jnacquitted
  • inacquitted
  • 8nacquitted
  • 7nacquitted
  • ubacquitted
  • umacquitted
  • ujacquitted
  • uhacquitted
  • unzcquitted
  • unscquitted
  • unwcquitted
  • unqcquitted
  • unaxquitted
  • unavquitted
  • unafquitted
  • unadquitted
  • unac1uitted

Etymology of UNACQUITTED

The word "unacquitted" comes from the combination of two elements: "un-" and "acquitted".

The prefix "un-" is derived from Old English and is used to denote the absence or negation of something. In this case, it indicates the opposite or lack of being acquitted.

The term "acquitted" is derived from the Latin word "acquittere", which means "to set free" or "to release". It entered the English language through the Old French word "acquiter", meaning "to release from a duty" or "to clear of a charge". Over time, its meaning evolved to refer specifically to a legal judgment of not guilty.

Therefore, the word "unacquitted" signifies not being acquitted or not having been cleared of a charge or accusation.

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