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Moderatespeech
The correct spelling is speech.
How to pronounce speech
/ˈspiːtʃ/
nounIPA: /ˈspiːtʃ/
Say it like: Spee-ch
The correct spelling is speech. The faculty of uttering articulate sounds or words; the ability to speak or to use vocalizations to communicate. For example: "It was hard to hear the sounds of his speech over the noise. He had a bad speech impediment."
Usage Examples
“It was hard to hear the sounds of his speech over the noise. He had a bad speech impediment.”
“The candidate made some ambitious promises in his campaign speech.”
“Her speech was soft and lilting.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The faculty of uttering articulate sounds or words; the ability to speak or to use vocalizations to communicate.
- 2.A session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.
- 3.A style of speaking.
- 4.(grammar) Speech reported in writing; see direct speech, reported speech
- 5.A dialect or language.
verb
- 1.To make a speech; to harangue.
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