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
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 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
(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
(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
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
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
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
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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Which vowel is used before Speech?
The vowel "e" is used before the "ch" in "Speech."
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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
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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What is a stressed syllable in Speech?
The entire word "Speech" is stressed as it's a single syllable.
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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 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
How do we divide Speech into syllables?
It is a single-syllable word and isn't divided.
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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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Which article is used with Speech?
Both "a" and "the" can be used with "Speech" depending on the context.
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