How to pronounce allocution
Say it like al-oh-KYOO-shun. Allocution has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO).
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- al
- oh
- KYOO
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allocution pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of allocution
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: al-oh-KYOO-shun.
What does allocution mean?
- A formal speech, especially one which is regarded as authoritative and forceful.
- The question put to a convicted defendant by a judge after the rendering of the verdict in a trial, in which the defendant is asked whether he or she wishes to make a statement to the court before sentencing; the statement made by a defendant in response to such a question; the legal right of a defe
- The legal right of a victim, in some jurisdictions, to make a statement to a court prior to sentencing of a defendant convicted of a crime causing injury to that victim; the actual statement made to a court by a victim.
Where does allocution come from?
From Latin allocūtiō (“address”).
Words that rhyme with allocution
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of allocution.
- solution
- distribution
- resolution
- constitution
- revolution
- evolution
- institution
- contribution
- execution
- pollution
Questions about saying allocution
How do you pronounce allocution?
Say al-oh-KYOO-shun. The American pronunciation is /æloʊˈkjuʃən/. In British English it is /æləʊˈkjuːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allocution?
Allocution has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO). Broken into parts: al · oh · KYOO · shun.
Is allocution pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /æləʊˈkjuːʃən/ (al-oh-KYOO-shun).