applause meaning

UK /əˈplɔːz/ US /əˈplɔz/ 2 syllables

applause (noun): a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together.

Definition of applause

  1. a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

    Synonyms: hand clapping, clapping

    Type of: approval

    Kinds: hand, handclap, round

How to pronounce applause

applause is pronounced /əˈplɔːz/ in British English and /əˈplɔz/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with applause

Scrabble score: 12 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AP · words ending in SE · 8-letter words

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