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speechthe expression of thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the expression of thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds

Pronunciation (IPA): /spiːtʃ/

Example Sentences

  • My cat gave a 'speech' by meowing for 10 minutes when I forgot to feed her.
  • The graduation speech was so boring that even the principal fell asleep.
  • She practiced her speech in front of the mirror every morning.

speech

NOUN

[/spiːtʃ/]

the expression of thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds

a confident graduate stands at a wooden podium delivering her valedictorian address to the assembled crowd. Her mouth is open mid-sentence with one hand gesturing expressively as words flow from her lips. The audience members in the front rows lean forward attentively, some nodding in agreement. Several graduates in caps and gowns smile and applaud as they listen to her inspiring message. Parents in the back rows cup their ears to hear every word clearly.  the expression of thoughts and feelings through articulate sounds
💡 Concept

a confident graduate stands at a wooden podium delivering her valedictorian address to the assembled crowd. Her mouth is open mid-sentence with one hand gesturing expressively as words flow from her lips. The audience members in the front rows lean forward attentively, some nodding in agreement. Several graduates in caps and gowns smile and applaud as they listen to her inspiring message. Parents in the back rows cup their ears to hear every word clearly. the expression of thoughts and feelings through articulate sounds

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/spiːtʃ/
🇬🇧 UK/spiːtʃ/

🌳Etymology

Rootspeak
Suffix--ch

🎵Rhyme

reachteachbeacheach
reach
teach
beach
each

🔗Collocations

give a speech
freedom of speech
speech therapy
keynote speech
speech bubble
direct speech

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat gave a 'speech' by meowing for 10 minutes when I forgot to feed her.

😄 Fun example

The graduation speech was so boring that even the principal fell asleep.

She practiced her speech in front of the mirror every morning.

His speech impediment didn't stop him from becoming a great teacher.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

addresstalkpresentationlecturediscourse

Antonyms

silencemuteness

Related

speakspeakerspokenspokespersonspeechless

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