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speaker

/ˈspiːkə/
Meanings
  • noun

    A person who speaks, especially in public.

    - "The speaker made an inspiring speech at the conference."
    - "The speaker in the assembly presented the new bill."
  • noun

    An electronic device used to produce sound from recorded or digital media.

    - "Connect your phone to the speaker to play music."
    - "The speaker at the party was broken, so we had to use the TV as a makeshift speaker."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈspikɚ/



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Synonyms

talker
Rhymes
Words rhyming with speaker
speaker , maker , quaker , shaker , taker , brake-r , cake-r
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. spear (English) : A long, pointed weapon for thrusting

  2. spear (Spanish) : To speak

  3. spear (Norwegian) : A type of fishing net

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. spear (English) : A long, pointed weapon for thrusting

  2. spar (English) : A long, thin piece of wood or metal used for support

  3. spear (Spanish) : To speak

Variants
List of all variants of speaker that leads to same result
speaker , speakers , speakership , speakerships , keynote speaker , keynote speakers , guest speaker , native speaker , public speaker , the Speaker , the speaker of the house
Forms
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speakers, speaker's, spoke, spoken, speaking

Etymology
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Old English sprecan (to speak) + -er (suffix denoting a person or thing that performs an action)

Trivia
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  1. The first public speaking contest was held in ancient Greece around 500 BC.

  2. The world's largest speaker system, the 'Big Bertha', can produce sound waves up to 1 mile (1.6 km) in length.

Related Concepts
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  1. Microphone: An essential component of modern speakers, used to convert sound waves into electrical signals that can be amplified and broadcast.

  2. Amplifier: A device used to increase the volume and power of electrical signals, allowing speakers to produce louder sounds.

Culture
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Throughout history, speakers have held significant cultural and symbolic importance. In ancient Greece, public speakers were considered to be the voice of the people and held great power and influence. In literature, speakers are often used to convey the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of characters. In music, speakers are used to amplify and disseminate sound to large audiences.

How to Memorize "speaker"

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    - Visualize a speaker icon on your phone or computer.

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    - Think of a speaker as someone who communicates ideas to others.

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