How to Pronounce Accolades

To pronounce "accolades", say ACC-ol-ad-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

ACC-ol-ad-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “accolades”

"accolades" has 4 syllables: acc-ol-ad-es. It rhymes with shades and charades, if that helps it stick.

What does accolades 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

Words that rhyme with accolades

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shadescharadesrenegadespervadesfadessuedesaidesspadesbraidsbarricadescladesescapades

Related words

honorawardhonourlaurelsawardscommendationscomplimentscongrats

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "accolades"?▾

"Accolades" has 4 syllables: acc · ol · ad · es.

What does "accolades" mean?▾

Accolades: An expression of approval; praise.

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