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speaker

Syllabification: (speak·er)
Pronunciation: /ˈspēkər/
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Definition of speaker

noun

  • 1a person who speaks.
  • a person who delivers a speech or lecture.
  • [usually with modifier or in combination] a person who speaks a specified language:he is a fluent English and French speaker
  • 2 (Speaker) the presiding officer in a legislative assembly, especially the House of Representatives.

Derivatives

speakership

Pronunciation: /-ˌSHip/
noun

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Definition of speaker in the British & World English dictionary
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