How to pronounce doctiloquent
Say it like dok-TIL-uh-kwent. Doctiloquent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL).
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- dok
- TIL
- uh
- kwent
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Doctiloquent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TILSay 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.
- kwentKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of doctiloquent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dok-TIL-uh-kwent.
What does doctiloquent mean?
- Speaking learnedly.
Where does doctiloquent come from?
Coined from Latin doctī + loquēns, from genitive of doceō (“to teach”) + present participle of loquor (“to speak”).
Questions about saying doctiloquent
How do you pronounce doctiloquent?
Say dok-TIL-uh-kwent. The American pronunciation is /dɑkˈtɪləkwɛnt/. In British English it is /dɒkˈtɪləkwɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in doctiloquent?
Doctiloquent has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIL). Broken into parts: dok · TIL · uh · kwent.
Is doctiloquent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dɒkˈtɪləkwɛnt/ (dok-TIL-uh-kwent).