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UK//aɪ spəʊk tə 'ɛm//US//aɪ spoʊk tə 'ɛm//

Meaning of I spoke to 'em

I talked to them.

I spoke to 'em in a sentence

  • I spoke to 'em yesterday at the park.
  • Did you hear I spoke to 'em about the party?
  • I spoke to 'em, and they agreed to join us.
  • I can't believe I spoke to 'em without being nervous!
  • Yesterday, I spoke to 'em about our plans for the weekend.

How to use I spoke to 'em

This phrase is often used in casual conversation. It's not appropriate for formal settings, such as business meetings or academic writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of a friend talking casually to a group, shortening 'them' to 'em'.

Related words

Collocations with I spoke to 'em

  • spoke to 'em casually
  • spoke to 'em about
  • spoke to 'em last night

Synonyms for I spoke to 'em

  • I talked to them
  • I communicated with them
  • I had a conversation with them

Common mistakes with I spoke to 'em

  • Confused with 'I spoke to him/her' - not realizing 'em' refers to multiple people.
  • Used in formal context when it should be informal.
  • Mispronounced or miswritten as 'I speak to 'em'.

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Frequently asked questions about I spoke to 'em

What does I spoke to 'em mean?

I talked to them.

How do you use I spoke to 'em in a sentence?

I spoke to 'em yesterday at the park.

Can you give another example of I spoke to 'em?

Did you hear I spoke to 'em about the party?

What are synonyms for I spoke to 'em?

Common alternatives include I talked to them, I communicated with them, I had a conversation with them.

What words go with I spoke to 'em?

It commonly pairs with spoke to 'em casually, spoke to 'em about, spoke to 'em last night.

What are common mistakes when using I spoke to 'em?

Confused with 'I spoke to him/her' - not realizing 'em' refers to multiple people. Used in formal context when it should be informal. Mispronounced or miswritten as 'I speak to 'em'.

How do you pronounce I spoke to 'em?

US: //aɪ spoʊk tə 'ɛm//, UK: //aɪ spəʊk tə 'ɛm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is I spoke to 'em formal or informal?

"I spoke to 'em" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use I spoke to 'em?

This phrase is often used in casual conversation. It's not appropriate for formal settings, such as business meetings or academic writing.