speak-sing

American  

[speek-sing] / ˈspikˈsɪŋ /

verb (used with object)

speak-sang, speak-sung, speak-singing

1. to perform (a piece of music) in a voice that is midway between speaking and singing.

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verb (used without object)

speak-sang, speak-sung, speak-singing

1. to perform a piece of music in a voice that is midway between speakingand singing.

Other Word Forms

• speak-singer
  noun
• speak-singing
  noun

Example Sentences

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speak-sing speak-singing

“She’s brilliant, she really reminds me of myself!” said Jason Williamson, the vocalist in Sleaford Mods, widely regarded as the progenitor of the current wave of British speak-sing groups.

From New York Times ● Oct. 14, 2022

Gaga’s decision to speak-sing more, in her captivating lower register.

From New York Times ● May 29, 2020

At 88, the smooth-talking, swaggering, speak-singing Shatner still loves the talk circuit, which will bring him to Seattle on Monday for an appearance at McCaw Hall.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 10, 2019

Frontwoman Janet Planet’s speak-singing wryly counters infectious synth lines and rumbling bass grooves that bring to mind the best of Basement Jaxx and Hot Chip; or Arthur Russell reimagined for a Snapchatter’s attention span.

From The Guardian ● Dec. 21, 2018

With his combative speak-singing style, he made an art form out of something artless.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 25, 2018

And so here, on “Uno Más,” the opposite is true: Mr. Williams is doing his now-routine casual speak-singing about personal growth, and N.O.R.E. raps at his most flirty, bouncing instead of barking.

From New York Times ● Sep. 1, 2017

The song is shot like a German Expressionist nightmare, as Scar prances about his cave, speak-singing about his wickedness with all the joy of a child eating his first banana split.

From Slate ● Jun. 12, 2014