speaking

verb
UK: /ˈspiːkɪŋ/
US: /ˈspiːkɪŋ/

  1. Expressing thoughts or feelings in spoken language.

    1. He enjoys speaking English with his friend. [ ] [ ]
    2. Speaking clearly, the teacher explained the complex topic to the class. [ ] [ ]

  2. Engaged in the act of delivering a speech or presentation.

    1. She is speaking now, so be quiet. [ ] [ ]
    2. The speaker was captivating; speaking with authority and passion on climate change. [ ] [ ]
speaking adjective

  1. Used to describe someone who is able to speak a particular language.

    1. She is a speaking girl. [ ] [ ]
    2. He's a speaking person who is very good at expressing his thoughts. [ ] [ ]

  2. Expressive or conveying meaning clearly through non-verbal means.

    1. She gave me a speaking look. [ ] [ ]
    2. His speaking eyes revealed more than words ever could about his inner feelings. [ ] [ ]
speaking noun

  1. The act of expressing something in words.

    1. Speaking is how we talk. [ ] [ ]
    2. Careful speaking helps avoid misunderstanding during the negotiations. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "speaking" in English means: Expressing thoughts or feelings in spoken language., Engaged in the act of delivering a speech or presentation..

The phonetic transcription of "speaking" is /ˈspiːkɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈspiːkɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "speaking": "He enjoys speaking English with his friend.". More examples on the page.