How to pronounce proclaim
Say it like proh-KLAYM. Proclaim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAYM).
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- proh
- KLAYM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proclaim pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KLAYMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of proclaim
American and British speakers say proclaim in essentially the same way: /proʊˈkleɪm/ in the US and /prəˈkleɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: pruh-KLAYM.
What does proclaim mean?
- To announce or declare.
Where does proclaim come from?
From Middle English proclamen, proclaime, from Old French proclamer, from Latin prōclāmō, prōclāmāre, from prō- (“forth”) + clāmō (“to shout, cry out”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with proclaim
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Questions about saying proclaim
How do you pronounce proclaim?
Say proh-KLAYM. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈkleɪm/. In British English it is /prəˈkleɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proclaim?
Proclaim has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAYM). Broken into parts: proh · KLAYM.
Do Americans and Brits say proclaim the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /proʊˈkleɪm/ and the British form is /prəˈkleɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.