speech

The word “speech” means the ability to speak, or spoken language in general. In plain terms, talking, or a formal talk given to a group.

“Speech” is pronounced speech (/spiːt͡ʃ/ in IPA).

Here is “speech” used in a sentence: “The stroke temporarily affected his speech.”

Words with a similar meaning to “speech” include locution and parlance.

“Speech” is a noun.

The word “speech” comes from Old English. From Old English spǣċ/sprǣċ ("speech, discourse, language"), related to German Sprache. Comes from the same root as the verb "speak.".

“Speech” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

“Speech” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the ability to speak, or spoken language in general.

Speech is the physical act of producing spoken sounds, the ability to talk. Language is the system of words and rules behind it, which can be spoken, written, or signed. You can have language without speech, as in sign language or writing. Speech is one way of expressing language, not language itself.

Speech has two everyday senses. The first is the general ability to speak or spoken language itself, as in 'freedom of speech' or 'she lost her speech'. The second is a formal talk given to an audience, as in 'a wedding speech'. Context makes clear which meaning is intended.

In grammar, the parts of speech are the categories words fall into by their job in a sentence. The main ones are noun, verb, adjective, adverb, pronoun, preposition, conjunction, and interjection. Some lists add the article or determiner. Knowing them helps explain how words combine to form meaning.

Yes. Conditions such as a stroke, brain injury, or certain neurological disorders can impair the ability to speak, sometimes called a speech disorder. Difficulties may involve forming sounds, finding words, or controlling the voice. Speech and language therapy often helps people recover or manage these changes.