speak
/spiːk/
to talk
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- 1.
to say words aloud; to talk
"She speaks three languages."
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How do you pronounce speak?
speak is pronounced [/spiːk/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does speak mean?
speak means "to talk". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is speak?
speak is a Beginner-level word.
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Example: "Can you speak English?" — used to mean "to talk".
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