How to Pronounce Speakeasy

To pronounce "speakeasy", say SPEAK-easy — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

SPEAK-easy

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"speakeasy" has 2 syllables: speak-easy.

What does speakeasy mean?

noun

  1. An illegal saloon or tavern, especially one operated during the American Prohibition period in the 1920s.

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How many syllables are in "speakeasy"?

"Speakeasy" has 2 syllables: speak · easy.

What does "speakeasy" mean?

Speakeasy: An illegal saloon or tavern, especially one operated during the American Prohibition period in the 1920s.

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