How to Pronounce Acclaims

To pronounce "acclaims", say ACCL-aims — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈkleɪmz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/əˈkleɪmz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “acclaims”

"acclaims" has 2 syllables: accl-aims. It rhymes with exclaims and aims, if that helps it stick.

What does acclaims mean?

verb

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

    “a highly-acclaimed novel”

noun

  1. An acclamation; a shout of applause.
  2. A claim.

Words that rhyme with acclaims

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

exclaimsaimsproclaimsjamesclaimsflameshamesnamesblamesframeslamesdames

Related words

plauditacclamationapplaudheraldclapeclathailspat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "acclaims"?▾

"Acclaims" has 2 syllables: accl · aims.

What is the IPA transcription of "acclaims"?▾

The IPA transcription of "acclaims" is /əˈkleɪmz/.

What does "acclaims" mean?▾

Acclaims: To shout; to call out.

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