applaud
How many syllables in applaud?
There are 2 syllables in the word applaud.Divide applaud into syllables:
ap · plaud
How to pronounce applaud:
Synonyms for applaud:
acclaim
accredit
approve
bravo
cheer
clap
commend
crack up
encourage
endorse
gesture
give (someone) a big hand
give it up for
hail
laud
motion
o.k.
okay
praise
salute
sanction
spat
tout
Antonyms for applaud:
blow raspberries
boo
catcall
decry
heckle
hiss
howl
jeer
mock
razz
scoff at
scorn
shout down
shriek
taunt
trash-talk
whistle
Other 2-syllable words like applaud
Here are some other common words that have 2 syllables, like applaud does.
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- spondee
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- defray
- chortles
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- awaits
- bluer
- rummaged
- practiced
- grouchy
- boarding
- reviled
- bestride
- rubbed
- reread
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- inquired
- stowing
- missus
- plushy
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