speaker
gb/spˈikɚ/ us/spˈikɚ/
A2
English
~ 1100
előadó, hangszóró, beszélő, házelnök
NOUN
A2
1
előadó
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is the speaker at [event]
The conference invited a well-known speaker to open the event.
A konferencia egy jól ismert előadót hívott meg az esemény megnyitására.
She was the keynote speaker at the graduation ceremony.
Ő volt a ballagási ünnepség főelőadója.
Our guest speaker shared inspiring stories about overcoming challenges.
Learner examples
The speaker told us about his job.
Az előadó a munkájáról mesélt nekünk.
A famous speaker came to our school.
Egy híres előadó jött el az iskolánkba.
The speaker talked for one hour.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'speaker' with 'spokesperson'; a spokesperson represents an organization, while a speaker may simply be giving a talk.
Meaning
Person who speaks to an audience
Collocations
guest speaker
|keynote speaker
|motivational speaker
|public speaker
Synonyms
presenter (Often used for someone introducing or hosting events rather than delivering a formal speech.)
|
lecturer (Usually refers to someone giving an educational talk, especially in academic settings.)
Antonyms
listener (The opposite role in communication; someone who hears rather than speaks.)
Themes
communication
|public speaking
|events
|education
|work
Definition
A person who talks to a group of people.
A person who delivers a speech, lecture, or presentation to an audience.
NOUN
A2
2
hangszóró
A2
Usage pattern:
connect [something] to the speaker
I connected my phone to the Bluetooth speaker.
Csatlakoztattam a telefonomat a Bluetooth-hangszóróhoz.
The speakers in the theater are very powerful.
A színház hangszórói nagyon erősek.
Please turn down the speaker volume.
Learner examples
The music comes from the speaker.
A zene a hangszóróból szól.
I bought a new speaker for my room.
Vettem egy új hangszórót a szobámba.
The speaker is very loud.
Common mistake:
Some learners confuse 'speaker' (device) with 'headphones'; headphones are worn on the ears and used for personal listening.
Meaning
Device that plays sound
Collocations
Bluetooth speaker
|loudspeaker system
|wireless speaker
|speaker volume
Synonyms
loudspeaker (A more formal or technical term, often used in public address systems.)
Antonyms
microphone (Captures sound instead of producing it.)
Themes
technology
|music
|electronics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A machine that makes sound, often for music or voices.
An electronic device that converts electrical signals into audible sound.
NOUN
B1
3
beszélő
A2
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a [language] speaker
She is a native Spanish speaker.
Spanyol anyanyelvű.
Fluent English speakers are in high demand for this job.
Erre az állásra nagy szükség van folyékonyan angolul beszélőkre.
The program pairs learners with experienced speakers of the language.
Learner examples
I am a native English speaker.
Angol anyanyelvű vagyok.
He is a good French speaker.
Jól beszél franciául.
She is not a Japanese speaker.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think 'native speaker' means 'perfect speaker'; it only means someone learned the language from birth.
Meaning
Person who speaks a language
Collocations
native speaker
|fluent speaker
|non-native speaker
Synonyms
communicator (General term for someone who conveys information; less specific to language identity.)
Antonyms
non-speaker (Someone who does not speak a particular language.)
Themes
language
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Someone who can talk in a certain language.
A person who communicates in a specified language.
NOUN
B2
4
házelnök
B2
Usage pattern:
the Speaker of [assembly]
The Speaker of the House called the session to order.
A képviselőház elnöke megnyitotta az ülést.
The Speaker ensured that all members followed parliamentary rules.
A házelnök gondoskodott arról, hogy minden képviselő betartsa a parlamenti szabályokat.
She was elected Speaker after serving for many years as a representative.
Learner examples
The Speaker leads the meeting.
A házelnök vezeti az ülést.
The Speaker is an important person in government.
A házelnök fontos személy az ország politikai életében.
They chose a new Speaker last week.
Meaning
Leader of legislative assembly meetings
Collocations
Speaker of the House
|Deputy Speaker
Synonyms
chairperson (General term for someone leading a meeting; not specific to legislative contexts.)
Themes
politics
|government
|law
Definition
The person in charge of meetings in some government groups.
The official who presides over debates and proceedings in certain legislative bodies, such as the House of Representatives in the U.S. or the House of Commons in the U.K.
Grammar
Dictionary form
speaker
IPA
GB/spˈikɚ/
US/spˈikɚ/
Syllables & stress
speak - er (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (speak)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: speaker
- Plural: speakers
Word family
Forms
speakers
noun
Related words
spokesperson
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
speechless
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
outspoken
adjective
Expressions
guest speaker
1/ɡˈɛst spˈikɚ/
fixed phrase
Invited person giving a talk at event
A person invited to speak at an event.
Examples
- We have a guest speaker for tonight’s lecture.
- The guest speaker talked about climate change.
keynote speaker
1/kˈinˌoʊt spˈikɚ/
fixed phrase
person giving the main speech
The person who gives the most important speech at a big meeting or conference.
Examples
- The keynote speaker opened the conference with an inspiring story.
- She was chosen as the keynote speaker for the global health summit.
- She was chosen as the keynote speaker because of her expertise.
- The keynote speaker will discuss the future of renewable energy.
- Organizers are still looking for a keynote speaker who can attract a wider audience.
native speaker
1/nˈeɪtɪv spˈikɚ/
fixed phrase
Person fluent from birth in language
Someone who learned a language as their first language from birth.
Examples
- He is a native English speaker.
- She is a native speaker of Japanese.
- Native speakers often use idioms naturally.
- We need a native speaker to check this translation.