oblique speech

Questions

What does oblique speech mean?

Speech which is quoted indirectly, or in a different person from that employed by the original speaker.

How to pronounce oblique speech

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