reported speech

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What does reported speech mean?

A grammatical construction used to represent another person's words, thoughts, or statements indirectly rather than by quoting them verbatim, often involving a change in tense.

How to pronounce reported speech

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