speaker
word
/ˈspikɝ/
SPEE-kur
/spˈiːkɐ/
SPEE-kuh
Definition
A speaker is a person who speaks, especially someone giving a talk, or a device that produces sound from a phone, computer, or music system. The meaning depends on the context.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in two main senses: a sound device and a person giving a speech. In everyday tech contexts, 'speaker' usually means the device; in events or conferences, it usually means the person. Common collocations: 'Bluetooth speaker', 'guest speaker', 'native speaker', 'keynote speaker'.
Spanish: altavoz - oradorPortuguese (BR): alto-falante - palestrantePortuguese (PT): altifalante - oradorChinese (Simplified): 扬声器 - 说话者 - 演讲者Chinese (Traditional): 揚聲器 - 說話者 - 演講者Hindi: स्पीकर - वक्ताArabic: مكبر صوت - متحدثBengali: স্পিকার (ডিভাইস) - বক্তা (ব্যক্তি)Russian: колонка (устройство) - докладчик (человек)Japanese: スピーカー (音響機器) - 話者 (人)Vietnamese: loa (thiết bị) - diễn giả (người)Korean: 스피커 (기기) - 연설자 (사람)Turkish: hoparlör (cihaz) - konuşmacı (kişi)Urdu: اسپیکر (آلہ) - مقرر (شخص)Indonesian: speaker (perangkat suara) - pembicara (orang)
Example Sentences
This speaker is very loud.
basic
She was the main speaker at the meeting.
basic
Are you a native speaker of English?
basic
Can you connect your phone to the speaker?
natural
The guest speaker canceled at the last minute.
natural
The phone is on speaker, so everyone can hear you.
natural