How to Pronounce Speak

To pronounce "speak", say SPEAK — one syllable, IPA /spiːk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/spiːk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “speak”

"speak" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with bleak and shriek, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: speake — easy to mix up when writing.

What does speak mean?

noun

  1. A low class bar, a speakeasy.

noun

  1. Language, jargon, or terminology used uniquely in a particular environment or group.

    “Corporate speak; IT speak.”

  2. Speech, conversation.

verb

  1. To communicate with one's voice, to say words out loud.

    “I was so surprised I couldn't speak.”

  2. To have a conversation.

    “It's been ages since we've spoken.”

Synonyms

articulatetalkverbalize

Antonyms

be silent

Hear “speak” in real sentences

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Words that rhyme with speak

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

bleakshriekobliquesleekuniquephysiqueweakantiquebespeaksneakfreakclique

Related words

verbalizetalkaddressuttermoutharticulatespeakersay

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "speak"?▾

"Speak" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "speak"?▾

The IPA transcription of "speak" is /spiːk/.

What does "speak" mean?▾

Speak: A low class bar, a speakeasy.

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