How to Pronounce "eloquence"
word
ˈɛɫəkwəns
EL-uh-kwuhns
ˈɛləkwəns
EL-uh-kwuhns
Definition
The ability to speak or write in a way that is clear, persuasive, and well-expressed, often moving or inspiring others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɛɫəkwəns
British English
ˈɛləkwəns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EL-uh-kwuhns
UK
EL-uh-kwuhns
Listen in Context
His eloquence impressed everyone at the meeting.
Martin Luther King Jr. is known for his eloquence in speeches.
Good writers often have great eloquence.
Her eloquence made the audience feel every word she spoke.