Essentials

Pronunciation: Saying words correctly allows an audience to focus on our meaning. Mispronunciation is a program killing distraction.

Enunciation: Saying words clearly, concisely, distinctly.

Elocution: Delivering your message in an engaging style.

Cadence: Speaking at a comfortable rate, including pauses, so your audience can think, feel and experience the meaning of your message.

Exception: Mispronunciations, exaggerations, playing with words can add to a program, especially if you have a distinctive accent; e.g., the South, New York, another country. Some of the best emphasize theirs.