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