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What are the long and short vowels in acquaint?

Here's a breakdown of the vowels in "acquaint" and their lengths:

* a in "acquaint" is a short vowel sound. It sounds like the "a" in "cat".

* u in "acquaint" is a short vowel sound. It sounds like the "u" in "cup".

* i in "acquaint" is a long vowel sound. It sounds like the "i" in "bike".

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