DICTIONARY ENTRY
3 SYLLABLES
rhetoric
/'rɛtərɪk/ · rɛtərɪk
Rhetoric has 3 syllables: rhet · o · ric.
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noun. High-flown style; excessive use of verbal ornamentation.
noun. Loud and confused and empty talk.
noun. Study of the technique and rules for using language effectively (especially in public speaking).
noun. Using language effectively to please or persuade.
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