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elocution.

The art of speaking, especially public speaking, with expert control of gesture and voice, diction (articulation and word choice), and usage.

9 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɛləˈkjuːʃən/
  1. The art of speaking, especially public speaking, with expert control of gesture and voice, diction (articulation and word choice), and usage.

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    perfect elocution
    elocution training
Where this word comes from

From Middle English elocucioun, ellocucioun, from Late Latin ēlocutiōnem. Doublet of elocutio.

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