To pronounce "applaud", say APPL-aud — 2 syllables, IPA /əˈplɔːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/əˈplɔːd/
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"applaud" has 2 syllables: appl-aud. It rhymes with broad and plod, if that helps it stick.
noun
verb
“After the performance, the audience applauded for five minutes.”
“Although we don't like your methods, we applaud your motives.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Applaud" has 2 syllables: appl · aud.
The IPA transcription of "applaud" is /əˈplɔːd/.
Applaud: Applause; applauding.
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