speech

US /spiːtʃ/
UK /spiːtʃ/
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1.

spraak, spreekvermogen

the expression of or the ability to express thoughts and feelings by articulate sounds

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He lost his speech after the accident.
Hij verloor zijn spraakvermogen na het ongeluk.
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Freedom of speech is a fundamental right.
Vrijheid van meningsuiting is een fundamenteel recht.
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utterancevocalizationarticulationexpressioncommunication
2.

toespraak, rede

a formal address or discourse delivered to an audience

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The president delivered a powerful speech.
De president hield een krachtige toespraak.
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Her farewell speech moved everyone to tears.
Haar afscheidsrede ontroerde iedereen tot tranen toe.
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addressorationlecturetalkdiscourse
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part of speechdirect speechindirect speechreported speechspeech therapistspeech therapyspeech recognition