How to Pronounce Declaim

To pronounce "declaim", say DECL-aim — 2 syllables, IPA /dɪˈkleɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/dɪˈkleɪm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “declaim”

"declaim" has 2 syllables: decl-aim. It rhymes with proclaim and dame, if that helps it stick.

What does declaim mean?

verb

  1. To object to something vociferously; to rail against in speech.
  2. To recite, e.g., poetry, in a theatrical way; to speak for rhetorical display; to speak pompously, noisily, or theatrically; bemouth; to make an empty speech; to rehearse trite arguments in debate; to rant.

Words that rhyme with declaim

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

proclaimdameframeexclaimshameacclaimaflameflamesamenamedefamegame

Related words

reciterantoratedeclamatereclaimdenouncedisclaimdenunciate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "declaim"?▾

"Declaim" has 2 syllables: decl · aim.

What is the IPA transcription of "declaim"?▾

The IPA transcription of "declaim" is /dɪˈkleɪm/.

What does "declaim" mean?▾

Declaim: To object to something vociferously; to rail against in speech.

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