How to Pronounce "wax eloquent"
expression
WAKS EL-uh-kwuhnt
WAKS EL-uh-kwuhnt
Definition
To speak in a very expressive, enthusiastic, or persuasive way, often at length and sometimes passionately.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈwæks/ /ˈɛɫəkwənt
British English
wˈæks/ /ˈɛləkwənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
WAKS EL-uh-kwuhnt
UK
WAKS EL-uh-kwuhnt
Listen in Context
He loves to wax eloquent about his travels.
She began to wax eloquent at the meeting.
When talking about animals, he can wax eloquent for hours.
Ask her about history, and she’ll wax eloquent every time.