How to pronounce breviloquence
Say it like brih-VIL-uh-kwuns. Breviloquence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIL).
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- brih
- VIL
- uh
- kwuns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Breviloquence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- brihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kwunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of breviloquence
American and British speakers say breviloquence in essentially the same way: /brɪˈvɪləkwəns/ in the US and /brɪˈvɪləkwəns/ in the UK.
British respelling: brih-VIL-uh-kwuns.
What does breviloquence mean?
- A pertinent and terse style of speech; a style of speech exhibiting brevity.
Where does breviloquence come from?
Latin breviloquentia.
Questions about saying breviloquence
How do you pronounce breviloquence?
Say brih-VIL-uh-kwuns. The American pronunciation is /brɪˈvɪləkwəns/. In British English it is /brɪˈvɪləkwəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in breviloquence?
Breviloquence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VIL). Broken into parts: brih · VIL · uh · kwuns.
Do Americans and Brits say breviloquence the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /brɪˈvɪləkwəns/ and the British form is /brɪˈvɪləkwəns/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.