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How do you spell Eloquent?

Correct spelling

eloquent

ELOQU + ENT. Ends in ENT.

Why is eloquent spelled this way?

From Latin eloquens, meaning speaking out fluently. The QU produces a KW sound, as it does in most Latin-derived English words.

Common misspellings of eloquent

eloquantelequenteloqenteloquint

Example

She gave an eloquent speech.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell eloquent?+
The correct spelling is "eloquent". ELOQU + ENT. Ends in ENT.
Is it eloquant or eloquent?+
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