speech

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈspiːtʃ/
• SAMPA: /"spi:tS/

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Noun

Singular speech

Plural speeches

A man giving a speech

1. (uncountable) When we have speech, we have the ability to speak.

   Speech is a special human ability.

2. (countable) When we give a speech, we speak to a group of people.
   • Synonyms: address, lecture and declamation

   The valedictorian gave a speech to all of the students in his school.

Related words

• speak