How to pronounce perlocution
Say it like pur-luh-KYOO-shun. Perlocution has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO).
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- pur
- luh
- KYOO
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perlocution pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- purKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 perlocution
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pur-loh-KYOO-shun.
What does perlocution mean?
- The effect the terms used by a speaker can have on another speaker and their emotions and responses.
Where does perlocution come from?
From per- + locution.
Words that rhyme with perlocution
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of perlocution.
- solution
- distribution
- resolution
- constitution
- revolution
- evolution
- institution
- contribution
- execution
- pollution
Questions about saying perlocution
How do you pronounce perlocution?
Say pur-luh-KYOO-shun. The American pronunciation is /pɝləˈkjuʃən/. In British English it is /pɝləʊˈkjuʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perlocution?
Perlocution has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KYOO). Broken into parts: pur · luh · KYOO · shun.
Is perlocution pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pɝləʊˈkjuʃən/ (pur-loh-KYOO-shun).