How to pronounce proclamation
Say it like prah-kluh-MAY-shun. Proclamation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY).
- prah
- kluh
- MAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proclamation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of proclamation
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: prok-luh-MAY-shun.
What does proclamation mean?
- A statement which is proclaimed; formal a public announcement.“The Tuesday meetings are only thirty minutes now. That proclamation was made in the previous meeting.”
Where does proclamation come from?
From Middle English proclamacion, from Anglo-Norman and Old French proclamacion, from Late Latin proclāmātiō, from the verb Latin prōclāmō.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- announcement
- annunciation
- declaration
Words that rhyme with proclamation
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of proclamation.
Questions about saying proclamation
How do you pronounce proclamation?
Say prah-kluh-MAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑkləˈmeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌprɒkləˈmeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proclamation?
Proclamation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAY). Broken into parts: prah · kluh · MAY · shun.
Is proclamation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌprɒkləˈmeɪʃən/ (prok-luh-MAY-shun).