How to pronounce elocutions
Say it like el-uh-KYOO-shunz. Elocutions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO).
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- el
- uh
- KYOO
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Elocutions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- elGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of elocutions
American and British speakers say elocutions in essentially the same way: /ˌɛləˈkjuʃənz/ in the US and /ˌɛləˈkjuːʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: el-uh-KYOO-shunz.
What does elocutions mean?
- plural of elocution How to pronounce elocution
Questions about saying elocutions
How do you pronounce elocutions?
Say el-uh-KYOO-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛləˈkjuʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɛləˈkjuːʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in elocutions?
Elocutions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO). Broken into parts: el · uh · KYOO · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say elocutions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɛləˈkjuʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌɛləˈkjuːʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.