ELOCUTION | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Elocution

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

late Middle English (denoting oratorical or literary style): from Latin elocutio(n-), from eloqui ‘speak out’ (see eloquence)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˌɛləˈkjuːʃn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation

Short Definition:

skill of clear and expressive speech

Examples:
  • lessons in singing and elocution

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