Proper Pronunciation Guide
loquacious
[lo͜u 
kwe͜i ʃəs]
Tips:
- Pronounce the letter “o” in the first syllable like the name of the letter itself—/o͜u/.
- Pronounce the letters “qu” as /kw/.
- Pronounce the letter “a” like the name of the letter itself—/e͜i/—and stress it.
- Pronounce the letters “ci” as /ʃ/.
- Pronounce the letters “ou” as the weak schwa vowel /ə/.
Practice Sentences:
| Bert was a very loquacious fellow. | |
| Mastering the Words of the Day may help make one more loquacious. |
Definition:
(adjective) Highly talkative; enjoying talking expansively and freely.