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public speaking

pub·lic speak·ing
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [puhb-lik spee-king]
    • /ˈpʌb lɪk ˈspi kɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [puhb-lik spee-king]
    • /ˈpʌb lɪk ˈspi kɪŋ/

Definitions of public speaking words

  • noun public speaking the act of delivering speeches in public. 1
  • noun public speaking the art or skill of addressing an audience effectively. 1
  • noun public speaking making a speech to an audience 1
  • noun public speaking the art or practice of making speeches to large audiences 0
See all 4 definitions of public speaking

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Origin of public speaking

First appearance:

before 1755
One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1755-65

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Parts of speech for Public speaking

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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public speaking popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for public speaking

noun public speaking

  • elocution — The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially of distinct pronunciation and articulation.
  • oratory — skill or eloquence in public speaking: The evangelist moved thousands to repentance with his oratory.
All 2 Synonyms of public speaking

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