Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

plain speech

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.29 in modern English

Syllables
plain speech
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
1
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A distinctive Quaker dialect of English, reformed on religious grounds and characterized by features such as use of the pronoun “thou” and numerical names for months and days of the week.

Uncountable

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see plain, speech.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Usage

Phrases

plain dress

Frequently Paired Words

plain dress

Questions

What does plain speech mean?
A distinctive Quaker dialect of English, reformed on religious grounds and characterized by features such as use of the pronoun “thou” and numerical names for months and days of the week.

How to pronounce plain speech

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “plain speech”.
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  4. Repeat and practice — Say “plain speech” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.