hawkespeak

Questions

What does hawkespeak mean?

The type of convoluted and prolix spoken diction of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke.

Where does hawkespeak come from?

From Hawke + -speak, first used c. 1983.

How to pronounce hawkespeak

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “hawkespeak”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “hawkespeak”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “hawkespeak” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.