How to pronounce eloquent
Say it like EL-uh-kwunt. Eloquent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- uh
- kwunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eloquent 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.
- kwuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of eloquent
American and British speakers say eloquent in essentially the same way: /ˈɛləkwənt/ in the US and /ˈɛləˌkwənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EL-uh-kwuhnt.
What does eloquent mean?
- Fluently persuasive and articulate.“an eloquent writer”
- Effective in expressing meaning by speech.“an eloquent article”
- Relating to areas in the brain that serve an identifiable neurological function, in which injury leads to focal deficits or disability.
Where does eloquent come from?
From Old French eloquent, from Latin eloquens (“speaking, having the faculty of speech, eloquent”), present participle of eloquor (“to speak out”), from e (“out”) + loquor (“to speak”).
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Questions about saying eloquent
How do you pronounce eloquent?
Say EL-uh-kwunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛləkwənt/. In British English it is /ˈɛləˌkwənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eloquent?
Eloquent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · uh · kwunt.
Do Americans and Brits say eloquent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛləkwənt/ and the British form is /ˈɛləˌkwənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.