How to Pronounce "speaking"
word
/ˈspikɪŋ/
SPEE-king
/spˈiːkɪŋ/
SPEE-king
Definition
The act of talking or expressing oneself with words. Can also refer to the way someone talks or the skill of communicating verbally.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈspikɪŋ/
British English
/spˈiːkɪŋ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPEE-king
UK
SPEE-king
Listen in Context
She is speaking to her friend on the phone.
Good speaking skills are important for this job.
He stopped speaking when the teacher entered the room.
Speaking of movies, have you seen the new one with Tom Hanks?