Speeker vs. Speaker: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 2, 2023
"Speeker" is an incorrect spelling, while "Speaker" is the correct spelling denoting a person who speaks or a device emitting sound.
Which is correct: Speeker or Speaker
How to spell Speaker?
Speeker is Incorrect
Speaker is Correct
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Key Differences
Recall the word "speak" is in "speaker."
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Oct 02, 2023
A speaker emits sound, and there's no double 'e' in sound.
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"Speak" + "er" makes "speaker."
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Remember, "week" has two e's but a speaker only has one week (one 'e').
Aimie Carlson
Oct 02, 2023
Associate 'speaker' with a public speaker standing on a podium; no extra 'e' is present.
Janet White
Oct 02, 2023
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Speeker and Speaker Definitions
Speaker
The presiding officer of a deliberative assembly.
The Speaker of the House called for order.
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Speaker
A device that converts electrical signals into sound.
The stereo system had powerful speakers.
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Sep 09, 2023
Speaker
Someone who expresses or represents a particular sentiment or viewpoint.
He was a speaker for the marginalized.
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Speaker
The person, sometimes the actual writer but often an assumed character, who is imagined as the source of the words or ideas expressed in a poem.
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Speaker
One who speaks.
There were three different speakers, but I couldn't make out their accents.
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Speaker
Loudspeaker.
She lost her hearing after standing too close to the speaker at the festival.
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Speaker
(politics) The chair or presiding officer of certain legislative bodies, such as the U.K. House of Commons or the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Speaker
One who makes a speech to an audience.
The company hired a motivational speaker to boost morale.
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Speaker
(poetry) The literary character uttering the lyrics of a poem or song, as opposed to the author writing the words of that character.
Popular culture often incorrectly attributes quotes from the speakers of poems or songs to the authors thereof, as when "I took the one less traveled by" is attributed to Robert Frost rather than to the speaker in Frost's "The Road Not Taken".
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Speaker
(music) A key on a woodwind instrument of the clarinet family (cf octave key on other instruments) which induces the instrument to overblow.
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Speaker
Someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous);
The speaker at commencement
An utterer of useful maxims
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Speaker
Electro-acoustic transducer that converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance
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Speaker
The presiding officer of a deliberative assembly;
The leader of the majority party is the Speaker of the House of Representatives
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Speaker
A person who speaks a particular language.
She is a fluent Spanish speaker.
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FAQs
Why is it called Speaker?
It's called "Speaker" because it denotes someone or something that speaks.
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Oct 02, 2023
Which vowel is used before Speaker?
It depends on the context, but commonly 'a' as in "a speaker."
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Oct 02, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Speaker?
Any conjunction can be used, depending on the context, e.g., "and" in "The speaker and the audience."
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Is Speaker a negative or positive word?
It is neutral, neither inherently negative nor positive.
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Oct 02, 2023
Which preposition is used with Speaker?
"Of" is commonly used, as in "Speaker of the House."
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Which article is used with Speaker?
Both "a" and "the" can be used, depending on context.
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Which determiner is used with Speaker?
Common determiners include "the," "a," or "an."
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Is the Speaker term a metaphor?
Not inherently, but it can be used metaphorically in some contexts.
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Is Speaker a countable noun?
Yes, you can have one speaker, two speakers, etc.
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What is the first form of Speaker?
The word "speaker" doesn't conjugate like a verb, but its related verb "speak" has "speak" as its first form.
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Oct 02, 2023
What is the second form of Speaker?
For the verb "speak," the second form is "spoke."
Harlon Moss
Oct 02, 2023
Is Speaker a vowel or consonant?
"Speaker" is a word made up of both vowels and consonants.
Harlon Moss
Oct 02, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Speaker?
The first syllable, "speak," is stressed.
Janet White
Oct 02, 2023
What is the third form of Speaker?
For the verb "speak," the third form is "spoken."
Janet White
Oct 02, 2023
How is Speaker used in a sentence?
"The speaker shared a compelling story with the audience."
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Oct 02, 2023
About Author
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Sawaira RiazSawaira is a dedicated content editor at difference.wiki, where she meticulously refines articles to ensure clarity and accuracy. With a keen eye for detail, she upholds the site's commitment to delivering insightful and precise content.
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Huma SaeedHuma is a renowned researcher acclaimed for her innovative work in Difference Wiki. Her dedication has led to key breakthroughs, establishing her prominence in academia. Her contributions continually inspire and guide her field.
