How to Pronounce Acclaimed

To pronounce "acclaimed", say ACCL-aim-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈkleɪmd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/əˈkleɪmd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “acclaimed”

"acclaimed" has 3 syllables: accl-aim-ed. It rhymes with exclaimed and ashamed, if that helps it stick.

What does acclaimed mean?

verb

  1. To shout; to call out.
  2. To express great approval (for).

    “a highly-acclaimed novel”

adjective

  1. Greatly praised or lauded, revered, highly respected.

    “Many critically acclaimed novels are not commercially successful.”

Words that rhyme with acclaimed

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

exclaimedashamedproclaimedmaimedunashamedtamedinflamedclaimeddeclaimedfamedunnamedshamed

Related words

plauditacclamationapplaudheraldclapeclathailspat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acclaimed"?▾

"Acclaimed" has 3 syllables: accl · aim · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "acclaimed"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acclaimed" is /əˈkleɪmd/.

What does "acclaimed" mean?▾

Acclaimed: To shout; to call out.

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