How to Pronounce Allocution

To pronounce "allocution", say ALL-oc-ut-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /alə(ʊ)ˈkjuːʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/alə(ʊ)ˈkjuːʃən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “allocution”

"allocution" has 4 syllables: all-oc-ut-ion.

What does allocution mean?

noun

  1. A formal speech, especially one which is regarded as authoritative and forceful.
  2. The question put to a convicted defendant by a judge after the rendering of the verdict in a trial, in which the defendant is asked whether he or she wishes to make a statement to the court before sentencing; the statement made by a defendant in response to such a question; the legal right of a defendant to make such a statement.

Related words

consistorialorationspeechdeclamationpresentationcolloquiumproclamationappointment

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "allocution"?▾

"Allocution" has 4 syllables: all · oc · ut · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "allocution"?▾

The IPA transcription of "allocution" is /alə(ʊ)ˈkjuːʃən/.

What does "allocution" mean?▾

Allocution: A formal speech, especially one which is regarded as authoritative and forceful.

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