How to Pronounce "speechifying"
word
ˈspitʃəˌfaɪɪŋ
SPEECH-uh-fy-ing
spˈiːtʃɪfˌaɪɪŋ
SPEECH-if-EYE-ing
Definition
Speaking at length in a formal or pompous way, often to impress people or show off rather than communicate simply.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspitʃəˌfaɪɪŋ
British English
spˈiːtʃɪfˌaɪɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPEECH-uh-fy-ing
UK
SPEECH-if-EYE-ing
Listen in Context
He was speechifying for an hour at the meeting.
No one liked the manager's speechifying.
Instead of speechifying, let's have a short discussion.
People started yawning halfway through his endless speechifying.