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/
Korean meaning: 명확하고 표현력 있는 말하기 기술, 특히 분명한 발음과 발성법
Korean pronunciation: 엘러**큐**션
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 speaker demonstrates perfect elocution to the captivated audience
Clear elocution brings constitutional resolution!
🎤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.
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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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