How to pronounce newspeak
Say it like NOOS-peek. Newspeak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOOS).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce newspeak. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- NOOS
- peek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Newspeak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- peekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of newspeak
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NYOOS-peek.
What does newspeak mean?
- Use of ambiguous, misleading, or euphemistic words in order to deceive the listener, especially by politicians and officials.
Where does newspeak come from?
From Newspeak, coined by George Orwell in 1949.
Questions about saying newspeak
How do you pronounce newspeak?
Say NOOS-peek. The American pronunciation is /ˈnusˌpik/. In British English it is /ˈnjuːsˌpiːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in newspeak?
Newspeak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NOOS). Broken into parts: NOOS · peek.
Is newspeak pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈnjuːsˌpiːk/ (NYOOS-peek).