How to pronounce loquacity
Say it like loh-KWAS-ih-tee. Loquacity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAS).
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- loh
- KWAS
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loquacity 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.
- KWASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does loquacity mean?
- Talkativeness; the quality of being loquacious.
Where does loquacity come from?
From Middle French loquacité, from Latin loquācitās (whence -acity), from loquor (“to say, speak, tell, talk, utter”).
Words that rhyme with loquacity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of loquacity.
Questions about saying loquacity
How do you pronounce loquacity?
Say loh-KWAS-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /loʊˈkwæsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loquacity?
Loquacity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KWAS). Broken into parts: loh · KWAS · ih · tee.