• (British) IPA: /ˈspiː.kɪŋ/
• (America, Canada) IPA: /ˈspi.kɪŋ/
• (Australia) IPA: /ˈspiː.kɪŋ/, [ˈspɪi̯.kɪŋ]

From Middle English spekinge, spekynge, spekinde, spekende, spekande, spekand, from Old English specende, sprecende, from Proto-Germanic *sprekandz, present participle of Proto-Germanic *sprekaną.

speaking (not comparable)

1. Used in speaking.

   one's normal speaking voice

2. Expressive; eloquent.

   The sight was more speaking than any speech could be.

   • 1842, [anonymous collaborator of Letitia Elizabeth Landon], chapter XLIV, in Lady Anne Granard; or, Keeping up Appearances. […], volume II, London: Henry Colburn, […], →OCLC ↗, page 267 ↗:

     There was no reply, save on the speaking countenance.

3. Involving speaking.

   It was her first speaking part: she screamed.

4. Having the ability of speech.

   speaking parrot; speaking clock

   1. (in compounds) Having competence in a language.

      The English-speaking gentleman gave us directions.

      I travel in Russian-speaking countries.

      The French-speaking world listened in to the broadcast.

• (antonym(s) of “expressive”): unspeaking
• (antonym(s) of “involving speaking”): nonspeaking

• German: Sprech-, Sprach-

• German: Sprech-, -sprachig, -sprechend, sprechend, Rede-, rede-
• Russian: говоря́щий

From Middle English speking, spekynge, equivalent to speak + -ing.

speaking (plural speakings)

1. One's ability to communicate vocally in a given language.

   I can read and understand most texts in German, but my speaking is awful.

2. The act of communicating vocally.
   • 2011, Jimmie W. Greene, Samuel D. Perry, Bridge Builder, page 50:

     Sometimes, a brawl would erupt, as a result, but, in general, public speakings were peaceful events and essential ingredients for election to office.

3. An oral recitation of e.g. a story.

• German: Sprechen
• Russian: говоре́ние

• Russian: разгово́р

• Russian: речь

1. Present participle and gerund of speak

1. (telephone) Indication that the person requested is the same as the one who is currently speaking.

• French: (c'est) lui-même/elle-même (appareil
• German: Apparat