Speaking
8 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The present participle of speak; the act of uttering words or communicating verbally. Can also mean generally or broadly when used in certain phrases.
“She is speaking at the medical conference about breakthrough treatments for diabetes.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈspiːˌkɪŋ/
Syllables
speak·ing
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Synonyms
Antonyms
nonspeaking
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Wordle
Not typically used in Wordle due to 8-letter length; contains -ING ending pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points; the K provides excellent scoring opportunities
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