How to pronounce eloquate
Say it like EL-uh-kwayt. Eloquate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- uh
- kwayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eloquate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kwaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of eloquate
American and British speakers say eloquate in essentially the same way: /ˈɛləkweɪt/ in the US and /ˈɛləkweɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EL-uh-kwayt.
What does eloquate mean?
- To convey meaning with complete clarity and perfect grammar and punctuation.“He wanted to eloquate his thoughts on the subject of etymology.”
Where does eloquate come from?
Back-formation from eloqu(ent) + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Questions about saying eloquate
How do you pronounce eloquate?
Say EL-uh-kwayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛləkweɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɛləkweɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eloquate?
Eloquate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · uh · kwayt.
Do Americans and Brits say eloquate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛləkweɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɛləkweɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.