How to pronounce locution
Say it like loh-KYOO-shun. Locution has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO).
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- loh
- KYOO
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Locution pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of locution
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: loh-KYOO-shun.
What does locution mean?
- A phrase or expression peculiar to or characteristic of a given person or group of people.“The television show host is widely recognized for his all-too-common locutions.”
- The use of a word or phrase in an unusual or specialized way.
- Style of discourse or usage, or any particular utterance in such style.“informal locutions”
Where does locution come from?
loquor (“speak”). Compare the French cognate locution.
Words that rhyme with locution
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of locution.
- solution
- distribution
- resolution
- constitution
- revolution
- evolution
- institution
- contribution
- execution
- pollution
Questions about saying locution
How do you pronounce locution?
Say loh-KYOO-shun. The American pronunciation is /loʊˈkjuʃən/. In British English it is /ləʊˈkjuːʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in locution?
Locution has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYOO). Broken into parts: loh · KYOO · shun.
Is locution pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ləʊˈkjuːʃən/ (loh-KYOO-shun).