A2noun 1K

Speaker

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈspiːkə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈspiːkər/"]/

Meaning of Speaker

a person who gives a talk or makes a speech

In simple words: A person who talks in front of others or a device that makes sound.

Speaker in a sentence

• The speaker at the conference shared some valuable insights.
• She is a motivational speaker who inspires many people.
• The speaker's voice echoed throughout the hall.
• During the meeting, he acted as the speaker for our team.
• I need to buy a new speaker for my music system.

How to use Speaker

Use 'speaker' when referring to someone giving a talk or a device that plays music. Avoid casual terms in formal contexts, like 'talker' for a person.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'speaker' as someone who 'speaks' a lot at events.

Related words

Collocations with Speaker

• brilliant
• good
• great
• feature
• invite
• speaker at
• fluent
• native
• non-native
• speaker of
• left
• right
• front
• set
• system
• phone

Synonyms for Speaker

• orator
• lecturer
• presenter
• narrator
• emcee

Opposites of Speaker

• listener
• audience

Common mistakes with Speaker

• Confused with 'talker' — 'speaker' is more formal and often refers to public speaking.
• Using 'speakers' only to refer to people instead of also to sound devices.
• Mispronouncing it as 'speeker'.

Frequently asked questions about Speaker

What does Speaker mean?

A person who talks in front of others or a device that makes sound.

What is the definition of Speaker?

a person who gives a talk or makes a speech

How do you use Speaker in a sentence?

The speaker at the conference shared some valuable insights.

Can you give another example of Speaker?

She is a motivational speaker who inspires many people.

What are synonyms for Speaker?

Common alternatives include orator, lecturer, presenter, narrator, emcee.

What is the opposite of Speaker?

Opposite meanings include listener, audience.

What words go with Speaker?

It commonly pairs with brilliant, good, great, feature, invite, speaker at, fluent, native, non-native, speaker of, left, right, front, set, system, phone.

What are common mistakes when using Speaker?

Confused with 'talker' — 'speaker' is more formal and often refers to public speaking. Using 'speakers' only to refer to people instead of also to sound devices. Mispronouncing it as 'speeker'.

How do you pronounce Speaker?

US: /["/ˈspiːkər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈspiːkə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Speaker?

Use 'speaker' when referring to someone giving a talk or a device that plays music. Avoid casual terms in formal contexts, like 'talker' for a person.

What CEFR level is Speaker?

"Speaker" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.