Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Speech.
How to pronounce speech:
US
Speech - as a noun
The act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
Example: "He listened to an address on minor roman poets"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
address9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
speech actHyponyms (Broadly Related)
(language) communication by word of mouth
Example: "His speech was garbled"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
language10oral communicationspeech communicationspoken communicationspoken languagevoice communicationHypernyms (Closely Related)
auditory communicationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Something spoken
Example: "He could hear them uttering merry speeches"
The exchange of spoken words
Example: "They were perfectly comfortable together without speech"
Your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally
Example: "His manner of speaking was quite abrupt"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delivery15manner of speakingHypernyms (Closely Related)
expressive stylestyle8Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A lengthy rebuke
Example: "A good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lecture9talking toHypernyms (Closely Related)
rebuke12reprehension17reprimand14reproof12reproval13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Words making up the dialogue of a play
Example: "The actor forgot his speech"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
actor's linewords9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
line4Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The mental faculty or power of vocal communication
Example: "Language sets homo sapiens apart from all other animals"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
language10Speech - as a verb
To make a speech; to harangue.
Example Sentences
"She delivered a powerful speech at the conference."
"The president gave a speech addressing the nation."
"His acceptance speech moved the audience to tears."
"The valedictorian's speech was met with applause."
"I need to prepare a speech for my sister's wedding."
Word Game Points
Is SPEECH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, speech is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SPEECH has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is SPEECH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, speech is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSPEECH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is SPEECH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, speech is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPEECH has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
