How to Pronounce "as we speak"
expression
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈwi/ /ˈspik
AZ wee SPEEK
ˈæs/ /wˈiː/ /spˈiːk
AZ wee SPEEK
Definition
Used to emphasize that something is happening right now, at this exact moment while someone is saying it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈwi/ /ˈspik
British English
ˈæs/ /wˈiː/ /spˈiːk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AZ wee SPEEK
UK
AZ wee SPEEK
Listen in Context
They are fixing the car as we speak.
The chef is preparing your meal as we speak.
New houses are being built as we speak.
Believe it or not, she's getting on a plane as we speak.