How to pronounce illocution
Say it like il-uh-KYOOSHN. Illocution has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOOSHN).
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- il
- uh
- KYOOSHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Illocution pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ilGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KYOOSHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of illocution
American and British speakers say illocution in essentially the same way: /ˌɪləˈkjuʃn/ in the US and /ˌɪləˈkjuːʃn/ in the UK.
British respelling: il-uh-KYOOSHN.
What does illocution mean?
- The aim of a speaker in making an utterance as opposed to the meaning of the terms used.
- A type of speech act being made by a speaker, i.e., the purpose of the statement in terms of how the addressee is to interpret either its truth-value, or its requirements and demands upon the speaker in terms of a physical or psychological response.
Where does illocution come from?
From il- (“in”) (an assimilated version of in-) + locution (“speech”), from Latin loquor.
Questions about saying illocution
How do you pronounce illocution?
Say il-uh-KYOOSHN. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪləˈkjuʃn/. In British English it is /ˌɪləˈkjuːʃn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in illocution?
Illocution has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOOSHN). Broken into parts: il · uh · KYOOSHN.
Do Americans and Brits say illocution the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪləˈkjuʃn/ and the British form is /ˌɪləˈkjuːʃn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.