elocution

noun
UK: /ˌeləˈkjuːʃən/
US: /ˌeləˈkjuːʃən/

  1. The art of speaking clearly and expressively, especially in public.

    1. Her elocution was clear.
    2. The teacher emphasized elocution in the public speaking class.

  2. The style or manner of speaking aloud.

    1. His elocution is very good.
    2. The actor's perfect elocution enhanced the play's dramatic impact.

Synonyms

diction delivery speech articulation pronunciation oratory

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "elocution" in English means: The art of speaking clearly and expressively, especially in public., The style or manner of speaking aloud..

The phonetic transcription of "elocution" is /ˌeləˈkjuːʃən/ in British English and /ˌeləˈkjuːʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "elocution": diction, delivery, speech, articulation, pronunciation, oratory.

Example usage of "elocution": "Her elocution was clear.". More examples on the page.