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speech
Definition:
(nou) the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience (nou) communication by word of mouth (nou) something spoken (nou) the exchange of spoken words (nou) your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally (nou) a lengthy rebuke (nou) words making up the dialogue of a play (nou) the mental faculty or power of vocal communication
Phonetic Transcription:
spiːtʃ
Examples:
Suze says in the speech that the models are purposely ugly.
He may say the reprise of the speech at the end of the film.
The assistant will repeat what the caller with the speech disability is saying.
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Common mistakes of speech pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners may pronounce "speech" with a short vowel sound like in "sit." The correct pronunciation is with a long "ee" sound, /spiːtʃ/ in UK and US. Tip: Practice by exaggerating the "ee" sound.
- Ignoring the "ch" sound: A common mistake is to pronounce "speech" without the "ch" sound at the end, resulting in "spee." The correct pronunciation includes the /tʃ/ sound. Tip: Focus on the "ch" by saying "cheese" and then adding the "s" sound.
- Stressing the wrong syllable: Some might incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "speECH." The correct stress is on the first syllable, /ˈspiːtʃ/. Tip: Emphasize the "spe" part by saying it louder than the rest.
- Over-articulating the "s": Learners may overly emphasize the "s" at the beginning, making it sound like "sssspeech." The correct pronunciation starts with a clear but not exaggerated "s" sound. Tip: Say "snake" to practice a natural "s" sound.
- Confusing with similar words: Some may mix up "speech" with "speak" or "spree," leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Speech" is /spiːtʃ/, while "speak" is /spiːk/. Tip: Listen to native speakers and repeat to distinguish between the words.