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speech

/ˈspiːtʃ/
Meanings
  • Noun

    The act of expressing words aloud or in writing; communication; the spoken or written form of a language.

    - "He made a speech to the crowd."
    - "The speech was eloquent and moving."
    - "The debate between the two politicians consisted of lengthy speeches."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈspiːtʃ/



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Synonyms

monologue , oration , soliloquy
Rhymes
Words rhyming with speech
belief , grief , thief , relief , sleuth , proof
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Spear (en) : A long, pointed weapon used for thrusting.

  2. Spear (en) : To pierce or penetrate with a spear.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. spear

  2. sparrow

  3. speed

  4. spell

  5. spew

Variants
List of all variants of speech that leads to same result
speech , speeches , speech communities , speech community , speech form , speech forms , speech therapy , speech day , speech impediment , figure of speech , figures of speech , free speech , free speeches , part of speech , parts of speech , visible speech , visible speeches
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Middle English speche, from Old English spēah, spēahian, probably from speah 'to ask, inquire,' from spēan 'to speak'.

Trivia
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  1. The longest speech in recorded history was delivered by a Chinese monk named Hongreng in 1041 AD, which lasted for 18 hours.

  2. The term 'speech' comes from the Old English word 'spēah', which means 'to ask, inquire', suggesting that speech was originally used as a means of communication between individuals.

  3. The study of speech and language is called linguistics.

Related Concepts
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  1. Language: Speech is a form of communication that uses language to convey meaning.

  2. Communication: Speech is a method of conveying information, thoughts, and emotions between individuals or groups.

  3. Rhetoric: Speech is often used in rhetoric to persuade, inform, or entertain an audience.

Culture
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Speech is a fundamental aspect of human communication and has played a significant role in various aspects of culture throughout history. In literature, speeches have been used to convey characters' thoughts, emotions, and ideas. In art, speeches have been depicted in paintings and sculptures. In music, speeches have been used as lyrics or samples. In theatre, speeches are a crucial element of plays.

How to Memorize "speech"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a crowd of people listening intently to a speaker on a stage.
    - Visualize the words coming out of the speaker's mouth and forming into coherent sentences.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'speech' with the image of a microphone or a podium.
    - Connect the word 'speech' with the idea of communicating ideas.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Speech is a way to share our thoughts and feelings with others.'
    - Use the acronym S-P-E-E-C-H to remember the different aspects of a speech: Statement, Purpose, Engage, Examples, Call to Action, and Halt (for pausing to emphasize points).

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