How to pronounce accolade
Say it like AK-uh-layd. Accolade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK).
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- AK
- uh
- layd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Accolade pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of accolade
American and British speakers say accolade in essentially the same way: /ˈækəˌleɪd/ in the US and /ˈækəˌleɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: AK-uh-layd.
What does accolade mean?
- An expression of approval; praise.“The scientist received the highest accolade in her field for the groundbreaking discovery.”
- A special acknowledgment; an award.“This film is likely to pick up major accolades.”
- An embrace of greeting or salutation.
- To embrace or kiss in salutation.
- To confer praise or awards on.“an accoladed novel”
Where does accolade come from?
First use appears c. 1591 in the publications of Thomas Lodge, borrowed from French accolade, from Occitan acolada (“an embrace”), from acolar (“to embrace”), from Italian accollato, via Vulgar Latin *accollō (“to hug around the neck”), fro
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Questions about saying accolade
How do you pronounce accolade?
Say AK-uh-layd. The American pronunciation is /ˈækəˌleɪd/. In British English it is /ˈækəˌleɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in accolade?
Accolade has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AK). Broken into parts: AK · uh · layd.
Do Americans and Brits say accolade the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈækəˌleɪd/ and the British form is /ˈækəˌleɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.