avoidance speech

Questions

What does avoidance speech mean?

a special restricted speech style in certain languages used to refer to taboo subjects, or as a sign of respect in the presence of certain people, while doing certain activities, following a death, etc., distinguished by a specialized lexicon.

Where does avoidance speech come from?

From avoidance + speech.

How to pronounce avoidance speech

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “avoidance speech”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “avoidance speech”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “avoidance speech” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.