How to Pronounce Eloquent

To pronounce "eloquent", say EL-oq-uent — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɛɫəkwənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɛɫəkwənt/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈɛləkwənt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “eloquent”

Break "eloquent" into 3 beats and lean on "EL" — that's the stressed one.

What does eloquent mean?

adjective

  1. Fluently persuasive and articulate
  2. Effective in expressing meaning by speech

Synonyms

articulatewell-spoken

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Related words

articulatesilver-tonguedsmooth-spokenfacilefluentsilverrevealingsignificant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eloquent"?▾

"Eloquent" has 3 syllables: el · oq · uent.

What is the IPA transcription of "eloquent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eloquent" is /ˈɛɫəkwənt/.

What does "eloquent" mean?▾

Eloquent: Fluently persuasive and articulate

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