How to pronounce proclaimed
Say it like proh-KLAYMD. Proclaimed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAYMD).
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- proh
- KLAYMD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proclaimed 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.
- KLAYMDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of proclaimed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-KLAYMD.
What does proclaimed mean?
- declared publicly; made widely known“their announced intentions”“the newspaper's proclaimed adherence to the government's policy”
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Words that rhyme with proclaimed
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Questions about saying proclaimed
How do you pronounce proclaimed?
Say proh-KLAYMD. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈkleɪmd/. In British English it is /prəʊˈkleɪmd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proclaimed?
Proclaimed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAYMD). Broken into parts: proh · KLAYMD.
Is proclaimed pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /prəʊˈkleɪmd/ (proh-KLAYMD).