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speak

The correct spelling is speak.

How to pronounce speak

/spiːk/
noun

IPA: /spiːk/

Say it like: Spee-k

The correct spelling is speak. A low class bar, a speakeasy. For example: "Corporate speak; IT speak."

Usage Examples

Corporate speak; IT speak.

I was so surprised I couldn't speak.

It's been ages since we've spoken.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A low class bar, a speakeasy.
  2. 2.Language, jargon, or terminology used uniquely in a particular environment or group.
  3. 3.Speech, conversation.

verb

  1. 1.To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.
  2. 2.To have a conversation.
  3. 3.(by extension) To communicate or converse by some means other than orally, such as writing or facial expressions.
  4. 4.To deliver a message to a group; to deliver a speech.
  5. 5.To be able to communicate in a language.

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