elocution

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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- \ˌe-lə-ˈkyü-shən\
- /ˌel.əˈkjuː.ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˌe-lə-ˈkyü-shən\

Definitions of elocution word

noun elocution The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation. 1
noun elocution speech, way of speaking 1
uncountable noun elocution Elocution lessons are lessons in which someone is taught to speak clearly and in an accent that is considered to be standard and acceptable. 0
noun elocution the art of public speaking, esp of voice production, delivery, and gesture 0
noun elocution style or manner of speaking or reading in public 0
noun elocution the art of public speaking or declaiming 0

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exclamation

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elocution popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for elocution

noun elocution

diction — Someone's diction is how clearly they speak or sing.
articulation — Articulation is the action of producing a sound or word clearly, in speech or music.
pronunciation — Rare. an act or instance of declaring publicly; pronouncement: It was but the latest pronunciation of the political double-standard uttered in the course of this scandal. Synonyms: declaration, assertion, statement; announcement, affirmation; proclamation, promulgation, dissemination.
delivery — Delivery or a delivery is the bringing of letters, parcels, or other goods to someone's house or to another place where they want them.
vocalization — to make vocal; utter; articulate; sing.

All 15 Synonyms of elocution

Antonyms for elocution

noun elocution

quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.

All 2 Antonyms of elocution

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