Acclaimer Usage and Pronunciation

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Overview Meaning Pronunciation Usage Practice

acclaimer

/əˈkleɪmər/
Noun Formal term

Definition: A person who publicly praises or applauds someone or something

Origin: From Old French 'aclamer', from Latin 'acclamare' (to shout at)

📚 Core Meanings

Public Praiser

Someone who expresses enthusiastic approval

The acclaimer cheered loudly for the award winner.
The praiser expressed strong support for the decision.
Formal usage

Official Recognizer

A person who formally acknowledges achievements

As the chief acclaimer, he announced the honors.
The official recognizer presented the certificate.
Ceremonial

Supporter

An advocate who publicly endorses

The politician's acclaimer spoke at the rally.
The supporter praised the new policy.
Political

"Acclaimer" is a formal term primarily used in official contexts and ceremonies. While not common in everyday speech, it appears in formal writing and speeches.

🔄 Usage Comparison

English Examples

The chief acclaimer announced the honors.

She served as the official acclaimer for the ceremony.

Political acclaimers praised the new legislation.

Translation

The official praiser announced the honors.

She was the formal recognizer for the ceremony.

Political supporters praised the new legislation.

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

British Pronunciation

/əˈkleɪmə/

uh-KLAY-muh

American Pronunciation

/əˈkleɪmər/

uh-KLAY-mur

Key Pronunciation Points:

Common Mistakes

  • Pronouncing as "ACK-lay-mer" (should be /ə-KLAY-mər/)
  • Stressing the first syllable
  • Omitting the final /r/ in American English

🎯 Common Collocations

Official + acclaimer

Formal recognition contexts

official acclaimer
formal praiser
Ceremonial

Chief + acclaimer

Primary recognition role

chief acclaimer
principal recognizer
Leadership

Political + acclaimer

Public endorsement

political acclaimer
public supporter
Politics

Grammar Notes

Singular: acclaimer
Plural: acclaimers

⚠️ Common Confusions

Don't confuse:

An acclaimer is the same as a protester. (Incorrect)

Correct:An acclaimer praises while a protester objects.

Acclaimer is a common everyday term. (Incorrect)

Correct:Acclaimer is primarily a formal term.

✍️ Practice Exercises

Translation Practice

1. The acclaimer announced the award recipients.
2. Political acclaimers praised the new policy.
3. She served as the official acclaimer.

1. The official praiser announced the award recipients.

2. Political supporters praised the new policy.

3. She was the formal recognizer.

Pronunciation Practice

Repeat these sentences:

• The acclaimer spoke eloquently. [əˈkleɪmər]
• Official acclaimers attended the ceremony. [əˈkleɪmərz]
• She is a renowned acclaimer. [əˈkleɪmər]

Error Correction

Identify and correct errors:

1. An acclaimer is someone who criticizes.
2. Pronounced as [ˈækləmər]
3. Acclaimers are common in protests.

1. An acclaimer is someone who praises.

2. Pronounced as [əˈkleɪmər] (stress on second syllable)

3. Acclaimers are common in award ceremonies.