How to Pronounce Speech

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

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Syllable

Letters

/ˈspiːtʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “speech”

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

What does speech mean?

noun

The faculty of uttering articulate sounds or words; the ability to speak or to use vocalizations to communicate.
“It was hard to hear the sounds of his speech over the noise. He had a bad speech impediment.”
A session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.
“The candidate made some ambitious promises in his campaign speech.”

verb

To make a speech; to harangue.

Synonyms

monologue oration soliloquy

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Words that rhyme with speech

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breach reach peach beseech dreich screech outreach preach leach bleach impeach each

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "speech"?▾

"Speech" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "speech"?▾

The IPA transcription of "speech" is /ˈspiːtʃ/.

What does "speech" mean?▾

Speech: The faculty of uttering articulate sounds or words; the ability to speak or to use vocalizations to communicate.

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