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Meaning of "speaker" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SPEAKER

speaker  [ˈspiːkə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPEAKER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Speaker is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SPEAKER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Speaker

Speaker may refer to: ▪ Public speaker, one who gives a speech or lecture ▪ Speaker, the presiding officer in a legislative assembly ▪ Loudspeaker, an electromechanical device which produces sound ▪ Computer speaker ▪ HMS Speaker, a WWII Royal Navy aircraft carrier ▪ Speaker, in linguistics, a grammatical person, first person as opposed to the addressee and bystanders ▪ The Speaker, a BBC television series ▪ Los Speakers, a Colombian rock band from the 1960s...

Definition of speaker in the English dictionary

The definition of speaker in the dictionary is a person who speaks, esp at a formal occasion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPEAKER


Arica
əˈriːkə
beaker
ˈbiːkə
bibliotheca
ˌbɪblɪəʊˈθiːkə
chica
ˈtʃiːkə
Dominica
ˌdɒmɪˈniːkə
doublespeaker
ˈdʌbəlˌspiːkə
eureka
jʊˈriːkə
Gernika
ɡɜːˈniːkə
Guernica
ɡɜːˈniːkə
jobseeker
ˈdʒɒbsiːkə
loudspeaker
ˌlaʊdˈspiːkə
nonspeaker
ˌnɒnˈspiːkə
oiticica
ˌɔɪtɪˈsiːkə
seeker
ˈsiːkə
sika
ˈsiːkə
sneaker
ˈsniːkə
sunseeker
ˈsʌnˌsiːkə
tika
ˈtiːkə
tikka
ˈtiːkə
Topeka
təˈpiːkə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPEAKER

speak for yourself
speak one´s mind
speak out
speak the same language
speak to
speak up
speak volumes
speakable
speakeasies
speakeasy
speakerine
speakerphone
speakership
speaking
speaking clock
speaking in tongues
speaking part
speaking role
speaking terms
speaking trumpet

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPEAKER

backbreaker
ballbreaker
breaker
circuit breaker
contact breaker
dealbreaker
English speaker
German speaker
heartbreaker
icebreaker
jailbreaker
keynote speaker
lawbreaker
maker
native speaker
phreaker
public speaker
squeaker
streaker
tie-breaker
Windbreaker

Synonyms and antonyms of speaker in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SPEAKER»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «speaker» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of speaker

Translation of «speaker» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPEAKER

Find out the translation of speaker to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of speaker from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «speaker» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

扬声器
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

orador
570 millions of speakers

English

speaker
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्पीकर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُكَبِرُ الصَّوْت
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

говорящий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

orador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বক্তা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

orateur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pembesar suara
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sprecher
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

話す人
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

연사
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Speaker
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

diễn giả
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பேச்சாளர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्पीकर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

konuşmacı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

altoparlante
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

mówca
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

промовець
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

orator
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ομιλητής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

spreker
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

talare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

taler
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of speaker

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPEAKER»

The term «speaker» is very widely used and occupies the 4.799 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPEAKER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «speaker» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «speaker» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about speaker

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10 QUOTES WITH «SPEAKER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word speaker.
1
Roland Allen
To preach the Gospel requires that the preacher should believe that he is sent to those whom he is addressing at the moment, because God has among them those whom He is at the moment calling; it requires that the speaker should expect a response.
2
David Archuleta
I really wanna do a Spanish album. I have that Latin culture background. It's a part of me. I'm not the best Spanish speaker, but I have a longing to connect with that. I just think how supportive the Latin community has been, even during 'Idol.' I'd like to give back with something like that.
3
Richard Armour
I love a finished speaker, I really, truly do I don't mean one who's polished, I just mean one who's through.
4
Daisy Berkowitz
Micing it from two different angles in front of the speaker sounds huge, and it's so simple.
5
Jo Brand
I think the key attributes for a good speaker are someone that's articulate and someone that puts a fair amount of humour into what they do.
6
David Josiah Brewer
Who does not delight in oratory? How we gather to hear even an ordinary speaker! How often is a jury swayed and controlled by the appeals of counsel!
7
Tina Brown
Give Obama a script he has made his own, and he is the motivational speaker to end all speakers. Tony Robbins cloned with Honest Abe.
8
Mangosuthu Buthelezi
I have been in America only once since Mr. Clinton became your president - as a speaker at the United Nations.
9
Herman Cain
One of the things that I did before I ran for president is I was a professional speaker. Not a motivational speaker - an inspirational speaker. Motivation comes from within. You have to be inspired. That's what I do. I inspire people, I inspire the public, I inspire my staff. I inspired the organizations I took over to want to succeed.
10
Bill Condon
I'm a horrible public speaker.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPEAKER»

Discover the use of speaker in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to speaker and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Confessions of a Public Speaker
Highlights include: Berkun's hard-won and simple philosophy, culled from years of lectures, teaching courses, and hours of appearances on NPR, MSNBC, and CNBC Practical advice, including how to work a tough room, the science of not boring ...
Scott Berkun, 2009
2
Advanced speaker designs for the hobbyist and technican
Advanced Speaker Designs shows the electronics hobbyist and the experienced technician how to create high-quality speaker systems for the home, office, or auditorium.
Ray Alden, Joseph A. D'Appolito, 1995
3
Automatic Speech and Speaker Recognition: Advanced Topics
"Automatic Speech and Speaker Recognition: Advanced Topics may serve as a reference book for speech researchers and for graduate students who are interested in pursuing potential research on the topic.
Chin-Hui Lee, Frank K. Soong, Kuldip K. Paliwal, 1996
4
The Native Speaker: Myth and Reality
But what exactly (who exactly?) is the native speaker? This book examines the native speaker from different points of view, arguing that the native speaker is both myth and reality.
Alan Davies, 2003
5
Designing, Building, and Testing Your Own Speaker System ...
Don't settle for overpriced speaker systems from audio "boutiques." in Designing, Building and Testing Your Own Speaker System with Projects, Fourth Edition, David Weems guides you step-by-step through dozens of complete projects--from low ...
David Weems, 1996
6
Forensic Speaker Identification
It can't be recorded planning, carrying-out or confessing to a crime. It can't be so apparently directly incriminating. Perhaps it is these features that contribute to the interest and importance of Forensic Speaker Identification (FSI)
Phil Rose, 2003
7
Fundamentals of Speaker Recognition
This comprehensive text covers the basics and the latest developments of this technology and includes examples and exercises at the end of each chapter.
Homayoon Beigi, 2011
8
The Speaker's Quote Book: Over 5,000 Illustrations and ...
Everyone who speaks or preaches needs a ready supply of thought-provoking examples and resources. The Speaker's Quote Book provides the attention-getting stories and the punchy quotations that add depth to any sermon or presentation.
‎2009
9
Speaker: Lessons from Forty Years in Coaching and Politics
The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives explains how his small-town values and his experiences shaped his political career, detailing his boyhood in Illinois, his rise to political power, and the lessons he has learned.
Dennis Hastert, 2004
10
One Speaker, Two Languages: Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives ...
This volume of essays by leading scholars explores code-switching in particular social and institutional contexts, and brings together current research into the social, grammatical and psycholinguistic issues raised by this highly ...
Lesley Milroy, Pieter Muysken, 1995

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPEAKER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term speaker is used in the context of the following news items.
1
John Boehner coup: Mark Meadows files motion to oust House …
House Speaker John A. Boehner, Ohio Republican, “has endeavored to consolidate power and centralize decision-making, bypassing the majority of the 435 ... «Washington Times, Jul 15»
2
UK deputy Speaker allegedly filmed snorting drugs
July 27, 2015: Baron John Sewell, Britain's Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords, is under investigation by the police after he was filmed snorting drugs. «9news.com.au, Jul 15»
3
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert Pleads Not Guilty
CHICAGO—Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert pleaded not guilty Tuesday to charges he evaded bank reporting regulations while giving about $1.7 million ... «Wall Street Journal, Jun 15»
4
Allegations Cast New Light on Hastert's Time as Speaker
Allegations of sexual misconduct against former House Speaker Dennis Hastert are bringing some controversial moments from his time in public service under ... «NBCNews.com, Jun 15»
5
Judge in Hastert hush money case donated to ex-speaker's campaign
Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert is set to make his first court appearance in his hush-money case on Thursday, when he is expected to enter a plea ... «Chicago Tribune, Jun 15»
6
Former House speaker Dennis Hastert indicted by federal grand jury
YORKVILLE, Ill. — J. Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican speaker in the history of the U.S. House, was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury on ... «Washington Post, May 15»
7
Report: former US House Speaker allegedly paid $3.5 million to …
A former US House Speaker allegedly paid millions to an anonymous person to cover up a sex scandal. A newly unveiled indictment against former U.S. House ... «Business Insider, May 15»
8
Sexting Missouri House speaker resigns
Missouri House Speaker John Diehl resigned Thursday, the day after a report surfaced that he had exchanged sexually charged messages with a 19-year-old ... «Politico, May 15»
9
House speaker decries 'stupid question' about Amtrak funds
House Speaker John Boehner said Thursday that this week's fatal Amtrak crash wasn't caused by a lack of federal funds and mocked a reporter for even asking ... «Fox News, May 15»
10
Missouri House Speaker John Diehl admits sexually charged …
JEFFERSON CITY —Text messages obtained by The Star reveal a sexually charged relationship between House Speaker John Diehl and a college freshman in ... «Kansas City Star, May 15»

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