How to Pronounce Accolade

To pronounce "accolade", say ACC-ol-ad-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈæk.ə.ˌleɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈæk.ə.ˌleɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “accolade”

"accolade" has 4 syllables: acc-ol-ad-e. It rhymes with dismayed and renegade, if that helps it stick.

What does accolade mean?

noun

  1. An expression of approval; praise.
  2. A special acknowledgment; an award.

verb

  1. To embrace or kiss in salutation.
  2. To confer a knighthood on.

noun

  1. Either of the two characters { and }, i.e., left curly bracket left curly bracket and right curly bracket right curly bracket, with the shape of a curved, pointed line, having various uses in math, music, and computer programming.

Synonyms

panegyricaccoladebracecurly brace

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Words that rhyme with accolade

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dismayedrenegadecascadestaidcharadejadeescapaderetrogradepalisadeevadepervadeaide

Related words

honorawardhonourlaurelskudocomplimentcommendationpraise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accolade"?▾

"Accolade" has 4 syllables: acc · ol · ad · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "accolade"?▾

The IPA transcription of "accolade" is /ˈæk.ə.ˌleɪd/.

What does "accolade" mean?▾

Accolade: An expression of approval; praise.

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