How to pronounce applauded
Say it like uh-PLAW-did. Applauded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAW).
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- uh
- PLAW
- did
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Applauded 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.
- PLAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- didKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of applauded
American and British speakers say applauded in essentially the same way: /əˈplɔdɪd/ in the US and /əˈplɔːdɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PLAW-did.
What does applauded mean?
- simple past and past participle of applaud How to pronounce applaud
Questions about saying applauded
How do you pronounce applauded?
Say uh-PLAW-did. The American pronunciation is /əˈplɔdɪd/. In British English it is /əˈplɔːdɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in applauded?
Applauded has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PLAW). Broken into parts: uh · PLAW · did.
Do Americans and Brits say applauded the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈplɔdɪd/ and the British form is /əˈplɔːdɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.