How do you pronounce "accolade"?

In American English: /ˈækəˌleɪd/ (AK-uh-layd). In British English: /ˈakəlˌeɪd/ (AK-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈækəˌleɪd/ (AK-uh-layd). In Australian English: /ˈakəlˌeɪd/ (AK-uhl).

Is "accolade" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈækəˌleɪd/ (AK-uh-layd), while in British English it's /ˈakəlˌeɪd/ (AK-uhl).

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accolade

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/ˈækəˌleɪd/

AK-uh-layd

Syllable Breakdown

ækac·əco·leɪdlade

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