ambiloquous

Questions

What does ambiloquous mean?

Using ambiguous expressions; speaking or writing in a way that may be variously interpreted.

Where does ambiloquous come from?

Learned borrowing from Medieval Latin ambiloquus, from Classical Latin ambi- (“both”) + -loquus (“speaking”). By surface analysis, ambiloquy + -ous.

How to pronounce ambiloquous

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “ambiloquous” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.