Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

moonspeak

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
moon-speak
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any foreign language deemed confusing by the speaker, especially Japanese or another East Asian language.

Derogatory; Humorous; Slang; Uncountable

Etymology

From moon + -speak; probably derived from the anime Turn A Gundam (1999–2000) where the inhabitants of the Moon, known as the Moonrace, have their own language, called Moonspeak by fans.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

moon-speak (alternative)

Phrases

moon language

Frequently Paired Words

moon language moonrunes

Questions

What does moonspeak mean?
Any foreign language deemed confusing by the speaker, especially Japanese or another East Asian language.
Where does moonspeak come from?
From moon + -speak; probably derived from the anime Turn A Gundam (1999–2000) where the inhabitants of the Moon, known as the Moonrace, have their own language, called Moonspeak by fans.

How to pronounce moonspeak

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