How to pronounce acclaimed
Say it like uh-KLAYMD. Acclaimed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAYMD).
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- uh
- KLAYMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acclaimed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KLAYMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of acclaimed
American and British speakers say acclaimed in essentially the same way: /əˈkleɪmd/ in the US and /əˈkleɪmd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KLAYMD.
What does acclaimed mean?
- Greatly praised or lauded, revered, highly respected.“Many critically acclaimed novels are not commercially successful.”
- simple past and past participle of acclaim How to pronounce acclaim
Words that rhyme with acclaimed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acclaimed.
Questions about saying acclaimed
How do you pronounce acclaimed?
Say uh-KLAYMD. The American pronunciation is /əˈkleɪmd/. In British English it is /əˈkleɪmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acclaimed?
Acclaimed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAYMD). Broken into parts: uh · KLAYMD.
Do Americans and Brits say acclaimed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkleɪmd/ and the British form is /əˈkleɪmd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.