word
eloquent
EL-uh-kwent
ˈɛləkwəntListen
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Syllable breakdown
eloquent
Sounds like
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Dictionary meaning
Fluent, persuasive, and expressive in speech or writing.
History and origin
Latin — 'eloqui' (to speak out).
Examples
- Her eloquent defence of the proposal won over the most sceptical members of the committee.
Common mispronunciations
el-OH-kwentEL-oh-kwent
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