ventrilo'quistic

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ventriloquism or ventriloquy (vɛnˈtrɪləˌkwɪzəm) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
the art of producing vocal sounds that appear to come from another source
 
[C18: from Latin venter belly + loquī to speak]
 
ventriloquy or ventriloquy
 
n
 
[C18: from Latin venter belly + loquī to speak]
 
ventriloquial or ventriloquy
 
adj
 
ventriloqual or ventriloquy
 
adj
 
ventri'loquially or ventriloquy
 
adv
 
ven'triloquist or ventriloquy
 
n
 
ventrilo'quistic or ventriloquy
 
adj

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Ventrilo'quistic is always a great word to know.
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