Speaking

Speaking

Speaking (/ˈspiːkɪŋ/) is the process of communicating or expressing thoughts, feelings, or ideas by articulating sounds and words. It is one of the key aspects of communication and is primarily used by humans, although some animal species also exhibit forms of speaking.

Etymology

The term "speaking" originates from the Old English word "sprecan" which means "to speak". It has been in use since before the 12th century.

Related Terms

• Articulation: The physical production of particular speech sounds.
• Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech.
• Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
• Syntax: The study of the rules that govern the structure of sentences.
• Semantics: The study of meaning.
• Pragmatics: The study of how context influences the interpretation of meaning.
• Linguistics: The scientific study of language and its structure.

See Also

• Non-verbal communication
• Sign language
• Speech therapy
• Public speaking
• Debate

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Speaking
• Wikipedia's article - Speaking

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