How to pronounce acclamation
Say it like a-kluh-MAY-shun. Acclamation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
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- a
- kluh
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Acclamation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of acclamation
American and British speakers say acclamation in essentially the same way: /ækləˈmeɪʃən/ in the US and /ækləˈmeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: a-kluh-MAY-shun.
What does acclamation mean?
- A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression of approval; loud applause.
- The act of winning an election to a post because there were no other candidates.“With no one running against her, she won by acclamation.”
- A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy.
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Words that rhyme with acclamation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of acclamation.
Questions about saying acclamation
How do you pronounce acclamation?
Say a-kluh-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ækləˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ækləˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in acclamation?
Acclamation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: a · kluh · MAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say acclamation the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ækləˈmeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ækləˈmeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.