ventriloquy

ven·tril·o·quism

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ven-tril-uh-kwiz-uh m]
- /vɛnˈtrɪl əˌkwɪz əm/
- /vˈentrɪlˌɒkwɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ven-tril-uh-kwiz-uh m]
- /vɛnˈtrɪl əˌkwɪz əm/

Definitions of ventriloquy word

noun ventriloquy the art or practice of speaking, with little or no lip movement, in such a manner that the voice does not appear to come from the speaker but from another source, as from a wooden dummy. 1
noun ventriloquy (dated) Ventriloquism. 0

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Origin of ventriloquy

First appearance:

before 1790

One of the 43% newest English words

1790-1800; ventriloqu(y) (< Medieval Latin ventriloquium, equivalent to Late Latin ventriloqu(us) a ventriloquist (ventri- ventri- + -loquus, derivative of loquī to speak) + -ium -ium) + -ism

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Parts of speech for Ventriloquy

noun

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ventriloquy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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