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

“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