How to Pronounce Speeches

To pronounce "speeches", say SPEECH-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈspiːt͡ʃɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈspiːt͡ʃɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “speeches”

"speeches" has 2 syllables: speech-es. It rhymes with breeches and leeches, if that helps it stick.

What does speeches 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 speeches

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breeches leeches beeches peaches reaches breaches leaches teaches bleaches impeaches overreaches preaches

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "speeches"?▾

"Speeches" has 2 syllables: speech · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "speeches"?▾

The IPA transcription of "speeches" is /ˈspiːt͡ʃɪz/.

What does "speeches" mean?▾

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

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