How to pronounce acclaims
Say it like uh-KLAYMZ. Acclaims has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAYMZ).
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- uh
- KLAYMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acclaims 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.
- KLAYMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of acclaims
American and British speakers say acclaims in essentially the same way: /əˈkleɪmz/ in the US and /əˈkleɪmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-KLAYMZ.
What does acclaims mean?
- plural of acclaim How to pronounce acclaim
- third-person singular simple present indicative of acclaim How to pronounce acclaim
Questions about saying acclaims
How do you pronounce acclaims?
Say uh-KLAYMZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈkleɪmz/. In British English it is /əˈkleɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acclaims?
Acclaims has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAYMZ). Broken into parts: uh · KLAYMZ.
Do Americans and Brits say acclaims the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈkleɪmz/ and the British form is /əˈkleɪmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.