How to Pronounce "speechwriter"
word
ˈspitʃˌɹaɪtɝ
SPEECH-ry-ter
spˈiːtʃɹaɪtɐ
SPEECH-ry-tuh
Definition
A speechwriter is a person whose job is to write speeches for someone else, usually for politicians, executives, or public figures.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspitʃˌɹaɪtɝ
British English
spˈiːtʃɹaɪtɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPEECH-ry-ter
UK
SPEECH-ry-tuh
Listen in Context
The president has a speechwriter who prepares his important addresses.
She wants to become a speechwriter for government officials.
A speechwriter must understand the speaker's ideas and voice.
After working backstage as a speechwriter, he finally got to meet the president.