noun

1. The faculty of uttering articulate sounds or words; the ability to speak or to use vocalizations to communicate.

   “It was hard to hear the sounds of his speech over the noise. He had a bad speech impediment.”

2. A session of speaking, especially a long oral message given publicly by one person.

   “The candidate made some ambitious promises in his campaign speech.”

3. A style of speaking.

   “Her speech was soft and lilting.”

Synonyms: monologue, oration, soliloquy

verb

1. To make a speech; to harangue.