There are 169,000 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Speach'. 'Speach' ranks in the top 70 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 295 websites containing this mistake.¹
The word 'speech' can be a noun and, less commonly, a verb. As a noun, it refers to the expression of thoughts and feelings by articulated sounds, or a formal address or discourse. As a verb, it means to deliver a speech or express something verbally.
Speech
The word 'speech' originates from the Old English word 'sprǣc' or 'spriǣc,' which is derived from Proto-Germanic '*sprēkwō,' meaning "speech" or "talk." This, in turn, comes from the Proto-Indo-European root '*speḱ-' meaning "to say" or "to speak."
The word 'speech' is pronounced as /spiːtʃ/. It rhymes with 'beach' and has a long 'e' sound.
The word 'speech' can be used in a sentence as follows: "Her speech was inspiring and moved the audience to action." When using the word 'speech,' it is important to ensure correct spelling, avoiding common errors such as 'speach,' and to use it in the appropriate context, distinguishing it from similar terms like 'speeches' (plural) or 'speak' (verb).