How to pronounce proclaims
Say it like proh-KLAYMZ. Proclaims has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAYMZ).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce proclaims. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- proh
- KLAYMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proclaims 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.
- KLAYMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of proclaims
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: proh-KLAYMZ.
What does proclaims mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of proclaim How to pronounce proclaim
Questions about saying proclaims
How do you pronounce proclaims?
Say proh-KLAYMZ. The American pronunciation is /proʊˈkleɪmz/. In British English it is /prəʊˈkleɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proclaims?
Proclaims has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KLAYMZ). Broken into parts: proh · KLAYMZ.
Is proclaims 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 /prəʊˈkleɪmz/ (proh-KLAYMZ).