locution
pronunciation
How to pronounce locution in British English:
UK [ləˈkju:ʃn]
How to pronounce locution in American English:
US [loˈkjuʃən]
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- Noun:
- a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
Word Origin
- locution (n.)
- "style of speech," early 15c., from Latin locutionem (nominative locutio) "a speaking, speech, discourse; way of speaking," noun of action from past participle stem of loqui "to speak," from PIE root *tolk(w)- (cognates: Old Irish ad-tluch- "to thank," to-tluch- "to ask;" Old Church Slavonic tloko "interpretation, explanation"). Related: Locutionary.
Example
- 1. I cant catch what you are locution .
- 2. You are locution you turn above the computer and see nothing ?
- 3. Does a new locution advance or retard our power to express our ideas effectively ?
- 4. A locution or pronunciation peculiar to the southern us .
- 5. Since drummond teaches all four children at home , the kids use the locution " do school , " as though referring to another ranch chore .