elocution — the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌeləˈkjuːʃən/
Example Sentences
- The robot's elocution was so perfect that everyone thought it was actually a human news anchor.
- After years of elocution training, he could pronounce 'supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' backwards while eating crackers.
- Many politicians take elocution classes to speak more persuasively in public.
elocution
NOUN[/ˌeləˈkjuːʃən/]
the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation
The debate champion won gold thanks to her flawless elocution and clear delivery.
Clear elocution brings constitutional resolution!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'elocutio', derived from 'eloqui' meaning 'to speak out'. The word combines the prefix 'e-' (out) with 'loqui' (to speak), reflecting the act of speaking or delivering words clearly and expressively.
Breakdown
e- (out) + locut- (speak, from Latin loqui) + -ion (noun suffix) = elocution
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📝Examples
“The robot's elocution was so perfect that everyone thought it was actually a human news anchor.”
“After years of elocution training, he could pronounce 'supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' backwards while eating crackers.”
“Many politicians take elocution classes to speak more persuasively in public.”
“The actor's poor elocution made it difficult for the audience to understand the Shakespearean dialogue.”
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