acclamation meaning

Definition of acclamation

1. enthusiastic approval
   • the book met with modest acclaim
   • he acknowledged the plaudits of the crowd
   • they gave him more eclat than he really deserved

   Synonyms: acclaim, plaudits, plaudit, eclat

   Type of: approval

   Related forms: acclaim

How to pronounce acclamation

acclamation is pronounced /ˌækləˈmeɪʃən/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with acclamation

• operation
• concentration
• creation
• education
• formation
• variation
• separation
• association
• observation
• appreciation
• presentation
• imitation
• violation
• occupation
• population
• reservation
• illustration
• organization
• consideration
• demonstration
• administration
• interpretation
• duration
• location