How to pronounce "applaude" in English
əˈplɔːd
ə·PLAWD
Primary stress: PLAWD
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “applaude”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ə
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
PLAWD
Tense long vowel with sustained acoustic resonance.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("PLAWD"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "applaude" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“All right, I took - yes, you can applaude.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
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All right, I took - yes, you can applaude.
Hear it in context: “applaude”
1 clipThe English word “applaude” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as əˈplɔːd (phonetic respelling: ə-PLAWD). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (ə · PLAWD), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (PLAWD). Grammatically, “applaude” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “applaude” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @13:46
“So -All right. All right, I took - yes, you can applaude. So I took Gianni Togni”
Definition & Meaning: “applaude”
- To express approval by clapping hands.
Example Sentences (2)
- “The audience stood up to applaude the brilliant performance.”
- “All right, I took - yes, you can applaude.”
Pronounce: “applaude”
- Pronunciation:
- ə-PLAWD
- Syllables:
- ə · PLAWD
- Written Hyphenation:
- ap · plaude
- Primary stress:
- PLAWD
- IPA:
- əˈplɔːd
- Hear it in context
- applaude
Words that Rhyme with “applaude”
-ɔdWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"applaude" (⁄əˈplɔːd⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "applaude" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about applaude
How do you pronounce “applaude”?
“applaude” is pronounced ⁄əˈplɔːd⁄ (ə-PLAWD). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “applaude”?
“applaude” has 2 syllables: ə · PLAWD.
Where is the stress in “applaude”?
The primary stress in “applaude” is on “PLAWD”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “applaude” mean?
To express approval by clapping hands.
How can I hear “applaude” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “applaude”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).