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speakin'

UK/ˈspiː.kɪn/US/ˈspi.kɪn/

speakin' is the pronunciation spelling of speaking.

Meaning of speaking

Adjective

speaking (not comparable)

  1. Used in speaking.
    • one's normal speaking voice
  2. Expressive; eloquent.
    • The sight was more speaking than any speech could be.
  3. Involving speaking.
    • It was her first speaking part: she screamed.
  4. Having the ability of speech.
    • speaking parrot; speaking clock
    1. (in-compounds) Having competence in a language.
      • The English-speaking gentleman gave us directions.

See all 10 meanings of speaking

Questions about speakin'

What is speakin' the pronunciation spelling of?
Speakin' is the pronunciation spelling of speaking.
How do you pronounce speakin'?
Speakin' is pronounced /ˈspi.kɪn/ (US).

Words near speakin' in the dictionary

  1. speaketh
  2. speakhouse
  3. speakhouses
  4. speakie
  5. speakies
  6. speakin'
  7. speaking
  8. speaking as one finds
  9. speaking clock
  10. speaking clocks
  11. speaking down to

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