speaker
gb/spˈikɚ/ us/spˈikɚ/
A2
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 1100
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
பெயர்ச்சொல்
A2
entity
1
Person who speaks to an audience
A person who talks to a group of people.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone] is the speaker at [event]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse 'speaker' with 'spokesperson'; a spokesperson represents an organization, while a speaker may simply be giving a talk.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
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.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
listener (The opposite role in communication; someone who hears rather than speaks.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
guest speaker
|keynote speaker
|motivational speaker
|public speaker
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|public speaking
|events
|education
|work
உதாரணங்கள்
- The conference invited a well-known speaker to open the event.
- She was the keynote speaker at the graduation ceremony.
- Our guest speaker shared inspiring stories about overcoming challenges.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The speaker told us about his job.
- A famous speaker came to our school.
- The speaker talked for one hour.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
A2
entity
2
Device that plays sound
A machine that makes sound, often for music or voices.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
connect [something] to the speaker
பொதுவான தவறு:
Some learners confuse 'speaker' (device) with 'headphones'; headphones are worn on the ears and used for personal listening.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
loudspeaker (A more formal or technical term, often used in public address systems.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
microphone (Captures sound instead of producing it.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
Bluetooth speaker
|loudspeaker system
|wireless speaker
|speaker volume
கருப்பொருள்கள்
technology
|music
|electronics
|communication
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- I connected my phone to the Bluetooth speaker.
- The speakers in the theater are very powerful.
- Please turn down the speaker volume.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The music comes from the speaker.
- I bought a new speaker for my room.
- The speaker is very loud.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B1
entity
3
Person who speaks a language
Someone who can talk in a certain language.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone] is a [language] speaker
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners sometimes think 'native speaker' means 'perfect speaker'; it only means someone learned the language from birth.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
communicator (General term for someone who conveys information; less specific to language identity.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
non-speaker (Someone who does not speak a particular language.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
native speaker
|fluent speaker
|non-native speaker
கருப்பொருள்கள்
language
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- She is a native Spanish speaker.
- Fluent English speakers are in high demand for this job.
- The program pairs learners with experienced speakers of the language.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- I am a native English speaker.
- He is a good French speaker.
- She is not a Japanese speaker.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B2
entity
4
Leader of legislative assembly meetings
The person in charge of meetings in some government groups.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
the Speaker of [assembly]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
chairperson (General term for someone leading a meeting; not specific to legislative contexts.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
Speaker of the House
|Deputy Speaker
கருப்பொருள்கள்
politics
|government
|law
உதாரணங்கள்
- The Speaker of the House called the session to order.
- The Speaker ensured that all members followed parliamentary rules.
- She was elected Speaker after serving for many years as a representative.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- The Speaker leads the meeting.
- The Speaker is an important person in government.
- They chose a new Speaker last week.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
speaker
IPA
GB/spˈikɚ/
US/spˈikɚ/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
speak - er (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (speak)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: speaker
- Plural: speakers
சொல் குடும்பம்
Forms
speakers
noun
Related words
spokesperson
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
speechless
adjective B1
Advanced or less common
outspoken
adjective
சொற்றொடர்கள்
guest speaker
1/ɡˈɛst spˈikɚ/
fixed phrase
Invited person giving a talk at event
A person invited to speak at an event.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.