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Speach vs. Speech: What's the Difference?

Edited by Sumera Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on October 2, 2023
"Speach" is an incorrect spelling, while "Speech" is the correct form, referring to the expression of thoughts with spoken words.

Which is correct: Speach or Speech

How to spell Speech?

Speach is Incorrect

Speech is Correct

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Key Differences

Think of the word "each" - it's not in "Speech."
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The word "speak" ends with "k", but "speech" ends with "ch".
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Recall "beach" is to "sea" as "speech" is to "speak".
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"Peach" is a fruit, but "speech" is what you deliver.
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Sep 25, 2023
Rhyme it with "leech" - both have "ee" and end with "ch".
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Sep 25, 2023
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Speach and Speech Definitions

Speach

Speach is an incorrect spelling of Speech.
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Speech

The ability to speak or talk.
The child developed speech at an early age.
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Speech

Communication or expression through a particular language, dialect, or style.
English is her second speech.
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Speech

The faculty or act of speaking.
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Speech

The faculty or act of expressing or describing thoughts, feelings, or perceptions by the articulation of words.
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Speech

What is spoken or expressed, as in conversation; uttered or written words
Seditious speech.
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Speech

A talk or public address, or a written copy of this
The senator gave a speech.
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Speech

The language or dialect of a nation or region
American speech.
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Speech

One's manner or style of speaking
The mayor's mumbling speech.
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Speech

The study of oral communication, speech sounds, and vocal physiology.
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Speech

(uncountable) The ability to speak; the faculty of uttering words or articulate sounds and vocalizations to communicate.
He had a bad speech impediment.
After the accident she lost her speech.
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Speech

(uncountable) The act of speaking, a certain style of it.
Her speech was soft and lilting.
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Speech

(countable) A formal session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.
The candidate made some ambitious promises in his campaign speech.
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Speech

(countable) A dialect, vernacular, or (dated) a language.
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Speech

(uncountable) Language used orally, rather than in writing.
This word is mostly used in speech.
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Speech

(grammar) An utterance that is quoted; see direct speech, reported speech
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Speech

(uncountable) Public talk, news, gossip, rumour.
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Speech

To make a speech; to harangue.
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Speech

The faculty of uttering articulate sounds or words; the faculty of expressing thoughts by words or articulate sounds; the power of speaking.
There is none comparable to the variety of instructive expressions by speech, wherewith man alone is endowed for the communication of his thoughts.
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Speech

He act of speaking; that which is spoken; words, as expressing ideas; language; conversation.
O goode God! how gentle and how kindYe seemed by your speech and your visageThe day that maked was our marriage.
The acts of God . . . to human earsCan nort without process of speech be told.
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Speech

A particular language, as distinct from others; a tongue; a dialect.
People of a strange speech and of an hard language.
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Speech

Talk; mention; common saying.
The duke . . . did of me demandWhat was the speech among the LondonersConcerning the French journey.
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Speech

Formal discourse in public; oration; harangue.
The constant design of these orators, in all their speeches, was to drive some one particular point.
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Speech

Ny declaration of thoughts.
I. with leave of speech implored, . . . replied.
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Speech

To make a speech; to harangue.
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Speech

The act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience;
He listened to an address on minor Roman poets
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Speech

(language) communication by word of mouth;
His speech was garbled
He uttered harsh language
He recorded the spoken language of the streets
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Speech

Something spoken;
He could hear them uttering merry speeches
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Speech

The exchange of spoken words;
They were perfectly comfortable together without speech
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Speech

Your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally;
His manner of speaking was quite abrupt
Her speech was barren of southernisms
I detected a slight accent in his speech
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Speech

A lengthy rebuke;
A good lecture was my father's idea of discipline
The teacher gave him a talking to
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Speech

Words making up the dialogue of a play;
The actor forgot his speech
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Speech

The mental faculty or power of vocal communication;
Language sets homo sapiens apart from all other animals
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Speech

The expression of thoughts using spoken words.
His speech was passionate and moved the audience.
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Speech

A formal address or discourse delivered to an audience.
The president's speech on unity was broadcasted worldwide.
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Speech

The manner of speaking or expressing oneself.
She had a distinct speech pattern.
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FAQs

Why is it called Speech?

It's called "Speech" from Old English "spræc", denoting the act of speaking.
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What is the verb form of Speech?

The verb form is "speak."
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What is the root word of Speech?

The root word is Old English "spræc."
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Which vowel is used before Speech?

The vowel "e" is used before the "ch" in "Speech."
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What is the pronunciation of Speech?

It is pronounced as /spiːtʃ/.
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Is Speech an abstract noun?

Yes, Speech can be considered an abstract noun as it represents an idea or concept.
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Sep 25, 2023

Is Speech a negative or positive word?

It is neutral but can have either a positive or negative connotation depending on context.
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Sep 25, 2023

Is Speech an adverb?

No, Speech is not an adverb.
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Sep 25, 2023

Which preposition is used with Speech?

The preposition "of" is commonly used, as in "speech of gratitude."
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Which conjunction is used with Speech?

There's no specific conjunction solely for "Speech"; any could be used based on the sentence's context.
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Sep 25, 2023

What is a stressed syllable in Speech?

The entire word "Speech" is stressed as it's a single syllable.
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Sep 25, 2023

What is the first form of Speech?

Speech is a noun, so it doesn't have verb forms. The related verb is "speak."
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What is the second form of Speech?

Speech is a noun and doesn't have verb forms. The related verb "speak" has the second form "spoke."
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What is the singular form of Speech?

The singular form is "Speech."
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What is the plural form of Speech?

The plural form is "Speeches."
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Is Speech a noun or adjective?

Speech is a noun.
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What part of speech is Speech?

Speech is a noun.
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Sep 25, 2023

What is the third form of Speech?

Speech is a noun and doesn't have verb forms. The related verb "speak" has the third form "spoken."
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Sep 25, 2023

Is Speech a countable noun?

Yes, "Speech" can be countable, as in "several speeches."
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Sep 25, 2023

Is the word Speech imperative?

No, Speech is not an imperative.
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Sep 25, 2023

How do we divide Speech into syllables?

It is a single-syllable word and isn't divided.
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Sep 25, 2023

What is the opposite of Speech?

The opposite can be "silence" or "muteness."
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Sep 25, 2023

Which determiner is used with Speech?

Determiners like "his," "her," "its," "the," and "a" can be used with "Speech."
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How is Speech used in a sentence?

Speech can be used as: "She delivered a compelling speech at the conference."
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Sep 25, 2023

Is Speech a vowel or consonant?

"Speech" is a word, not a vowel or consonant.
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Sep 25, 2023

Is the Speech term a metaphor?

No, but it can be used metaphorically.
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Sep 25, 2023

Which article is used with Speech?

Both "a" and "the" can be used with "Speech" depending on the context.
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Sep 25, 2023

Is Speech a collective noun?

No, Speech is not a collective noun.
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Sep 25, 2023

How many syllables are in Speech?

There is one syllable in "Speech."
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Sep 25, 2023

What is another term for Speech?

Another term is "address" or "oration."
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Sep 25, 2023
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