How to pronounce loquacious
Say it like loh-KWAY-shus. Loquacious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAY).
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- loh
- KWAY
- shus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loquacious 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.
- KWAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of loquacious
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: loh-KWAY-shus.
What does loquacious mean?
- Talkative; chatty.
Where does loquacious come from?
From Latin loquāx, loquācis (“talkative”) + -ous or from loquacity + -ous, ultimately from Latin loquor + -acious.
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Questions about saying loquacious
How do you pronounce loquacious?
Say loh-KWAY-shus. The American pronunciation is /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/. In British English it is /ləʊˈkweɪʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loquacious?
Loquacious has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAY). Broken into parts: loh · KWAY · shus.
Is loquacious 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 /ləʊˈkweɪʃəs/ (loh-KWAY-shus).