How to Pronounce "speak volumes"
expression
SPEEK VAHL-yoomz
SPEEK VOL-yoomz
Definition
If something 'speaks volumes', it gives a lot of information or shows something very clearly, even without words.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspik/ /ˈvɑɫjumz
British English
spˈiːk/ /vˈɒljuːmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPEEK VAHL-yoomz
UK
SPEEK VOL-yoomz
Listen in Context
Her smile speaks volumes about how happy she is.
His silence speaks volumes.
The empty room speaks volumes about the event's failure.
The look on his face speaks volumes—I knew immediately something was wrong.