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-speak

/-ˌspiːk/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.03 in modern English

Syllables
-s-peak
IPA
/-ˌspiːk/
11
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Indicates a manner of speech or writing typical of or characterized by the root term.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

Probably originally from Newspeak, coined by George Orwell in his book Nineteen Eighty-Four.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /-ˌspiːk/
  • British English: /-ˌspiːk/

Usage

Synonyms

-ese

Homonyms

speak

Rhymes With

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Questions

How do you pronounce -speak?
The recorded pronunciation is /-ˌspiːk/.
What does -speak mean?
Indicates a manner of speech or writing typical of or characterized by the root term.
Where does -speak come from?
Probably originally from Newspeak, coined by George Orwell in his book Nineteen Eighty-Four.

How to pronounce -speak

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