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