Synonyms for

Speaker

Verb / ˈspi:kɜ: / Another word for speaker — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who speaks or makes speeches.

Synonyms & similar words

utterer speakerunit verbaliser talker speaker loudspeaker verbalizer speakersystem loudspeakersystem orator lecturer talker preacher announcer narrator emcee spokesman spokeswoman mouthpiece panelist debater discusser conversationalist

Synonyms by register

Formal

orator lecturer presenter commentator

Informal

talker mouthpiece chat-up artist

Literary

rhetorician elocutionist

Antonyms

listener audience hearer recipient addressee

Common collocations

  • keynote speaker
  • guest speaker
  • public speaker
  • guest speaker
  • speaker of the house
  • loudspeaker system
  • speaker of the parliament

Word family

noun speaker
verb speak
adjective speaking

Usage note

The word 'speaker' can refer to a person who speaks or a device that produces sound. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. The speaker talked about her experiences traveling around the world.
  2. The speaker used a microphone to make sure everyone could hear her.
  3. The speaker's voice was clear and easy to understand.
  4. The speaker at the conference was an expert on renewable energy.
  5. The speaker encouraged the audience to ask questions.

Quotes

  • "The art of communication is the language of leadership." - James Humes
  • "Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind." - Rudyard Kipling
  • "If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough." - Albert Einstein

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