How to pronounce eloquently
Say it like EL-uh-kwunt-lee. Eloquently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL).
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- EL
- uh
- kwunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eloquently 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of eloquently
American and British speakers say eloquently in essentially the same way: /ˈɛləkwəntli/ in the US and /ˈɛləkwəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: EL-uh-kwunt-lee.
What does eloquently mean?
- In an eloquent manner; stated well.
Where does eloquently come from?
From Middle English eloquently, eloquentely, equivalent to eloquent + -ly.
Questions about saying eloquently
How do you pronounce eloquently?
Say EL-uh-kwunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛləkwəntli/. In British English it is /ˈɛləkwəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eloquently?
Eloquently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EL). Broken into parts: EL · uh · kwunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say eloquently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛləkwəntli/ and the British form is /ˈɛləkwəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.