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PRONUNCIATION OF SPEY

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SPEY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Spey 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 SPEY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of Spey in the English dictionary

The definition of Spey in the dictionary is a river in E Scotland, flowing generally northeast through the Grampian Mountains to the Moray Firth: salmon fishing; parts of the surrounding area are famous for whisky distilleries. Length: 172 km.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SPEY


apay
əˈpeɪ
copay
kəʊˈpeɪ
overpay
ˌəʊvəˈpeɪ
pay
peɪ
pe
peɪ
peh
peɪ
Pei
peɪ
prepay
priːˈpeɪ
rappe
ˈræpeɪ
repay
rɪˈpeɪ
spae
speɪ
spay
speɪ
strathspey
ˌstræθˈspeɪ
Taipei
ˈtaɪˈpeɪ
tempeh
ˈtɛmpeɪ
toupee
ˈtuːpeɪ
underpay
ˌʌndəˈpeɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SPEY

Sperrin Mountains
sperrylite
sperse
spessartine
spessartite
spetch
Spetsnaz
speug
spew
spewer
spewiness
spewy
Speyer
Speyside
SPF
SPG

WORDS THAT END LIKE SPEY

Alleppey
crepey
dopey
drapey
gilpey
grapey
gripey
Isle of Sheppey
mopey
Pompey
Queenborough in Sheppey
ropey
Sheppey
swipey
tripey

Synonyms and antonyms of Spey in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Spey» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SPEY

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

Translator English - Chinese

斯贝
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Spey
570 millions of speakers

English

Spey
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Spey
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سبي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Spey
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Spey
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

spey
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Spey
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Spey
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Spey
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スペー川
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

스페이
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Spey
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Spey
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Spey
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Spey
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Spey
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Spey
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Spey
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Spey
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Spey
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Spey
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Spey
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Spey
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Spey
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Spey

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SPEY»

The term «Spey» is regularly used and occupies the 59.044 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SPEY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Spey» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Spey» 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 Spey

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SPEY»

Discover the use of Spey in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Spey and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Spey Flies and How to Tie Them
Balances tales of history with detailed, step-by-step,photo-by-photo tying instructions for three kinds of patterns - spey's, dee and eagle.
Bob Veverka, 2003
2
Single-Handed Spey Casting
Covers spey techniques useful for all rods Casting techniques practical for everyday fishing situations Expert spey caster Simon Gawesworth shares casts adapted from two-handed spey casting that enable you to fish the challenging spots most ...
Simon Gawesworth, 2009
3
Spey Casting
Revised and updated to include the latest trends, this new edition has a completely new chapter on skagit casting, a remarkably easy way to lift the largest flies and lines with the fastest sinking tips from the water--this cast is ideal ...
Simon Gawesworth, 2007
4
Speycaster's Streamside Reference: A Take-Along Guide for ...
Laminated and waterproof The perfect size for pocket or vest Info on the casts and the basics Streamside Spey is the perfect little book to take to the stream, when you want to practice spey casting.
Stackpole Books, Simon Gawesworth, 2005
5
Two-handed Fly Casting: Spey Casting Techniques
lly, the elements of two-handed fly casting are demystified!
Al Buhr, 2006
6
Shrimp and Spey Flies for Salmon and Steelhead
This landmark reference is the first book to bring together the traditions of Atlantic salmon flies on both sides of the Atlantic with the steelhead fisheries of North America.
Chris Mann, Robert Gillespie, 2001
7
Spey Flies and Dee Flies: Their History and Construction
Going straight to the source, much of the information in this book comes straight from the writings of the originators of the Spey and Dee flies. Beautiful photographs enhance this book which is destined to become a classic.
‎2002
8
The Orvis Fly-Fishing Guide
Tom Rosenbauer. In tight spots on small streams like this, the roll cast and the sidearmed cast are essential. At the beginning of the single Spey, the rod tip. higher than normal. When the line straightens in the air in front of you, make a single ...
Tom Rosenbauer, 1984
9
Fly Casting: Scandinavian Style
Spey casting with single-handed and double-handed rods, Scandinavian style Lessons from the world-famous guide and instructor for casting distance with ease Henrik Mortensen's version of Scandinavian casting was designed to catch fish no ...
Henrik Mortensen, 2010
10
The Spey: From Source to Sea
Above all the book is sprinkled with anecdotes, sidelights and personal insights from authors for whom the Spey is home.
Donald Barr, Brian Barr, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SPEY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Spey is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Loony Joons: It was ok for Spey so lets welcome Gartcairn into the …
The Spey side from Speyside brought a bit of colour to the juniors, not least with their imaginative teamlines, and were by all accounts a positive addition to the ... «Scottish Daily Record, Jul 15»
2
Fresh hope for Young's Seafood Grantown on Spey operation
There was fresh hope for workers at a Highland fish plant yesterday after it was revealed a buyer may be found for the plant. The future of 24 staff at Spey Valley ... «Aberdeen Press and Journal, Jul 15»
3
More than 900 jobs under threat at Young's Seafood factories in …
Workers have been told the firm's two factories in Fraserburgh and Grantown-on-Spey could close. It came after Young's lost a contract to supply salmon to ... «Scottish Daily Record, Jul 15»
4
Boyd in pole position as Kellet plays catch up at Spey Valley
The grand prize here in Aviemore is the SSE Scottish Hydro Challenge title and Boyd got his foot to the floor on day two at Macdonald Spey Valley as he ... «Herald Scotland, Jun 15»
5
French group develops a nose for future global sales of Scotch
Nestled near the banks of the River Spey, the Dalmunach Distillery is an architecturally impressive symbol of a surge in whisky production driven by years of ... «Financial Times, Jun 15»
6
Spey River Farms barn fire 'not suspicious'
A barn at Spey River Farms was still smouldering on Sunday morning after a fire that began there Saturday evening. (Rob Gowan The Sun Times) ... «Owen Sound Sun Times, May 15»
7
VIDEO: Helicopter rescues stranded Spey Bay walker with …
Aberdeen Coastguard scrambled a helicopter to Spey Bay after police alerted them to the ill walker just before 2pm. The woman had been in the water “for some ... «Aberdeen Press and Journal, May 15»
8
Postcard from . . . the river Spey
Within minutes of landing, Dave Craig is unloading his canoe and a folding table, adorned with brightly coloured oil cloth, is set up on the banks of the river Spey ... «Financial Times, Mar 15»
9
Michael Owen stars in 'boring' Spey whisky promo
Spey launched its no-age-statement Spey Whisky Michael Owen 1412 in Taiwan in December last year to mark the star's birthday. The former footballer was ... «Daily Mail, Jan 15»
10
Michael Owen stars in 'cringey' Spey Whisky ad
Retired football star Michael Owen has released his first advert for Spey Whisky since becoming the brand's global ambassador, drawing criticism for his ... «The Spirits Business, Jan 15»

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