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elocution

noun

  1. Study of formal speaking in pronunciation, grammar, style, and tone.
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɛləˈkjuːʃən/

noun

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

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

    perfect elocution

    elocution training