the ability or act of speaking and using spoken language
After the surgery, Maria slowly regained her speech.
Babies usually develop speech around their first year.
a formal talk given to an audience
The president delivered a powerful speech about unity.
I practised my graduation speech for weeks.
the particular way a person or group pronounces words and uses rhythm and tone when speaking
Her lively speech kept the audience engaged.
His slow, careful speech makes him easy to understand.
