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Spoken English Written Adjective Bre ˈspəʊkən ˈspoʊkən Language

Word spoken
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈspəʊkən / NAmE / ˈspoʊkən /
Example
  • spoken english
  • the spoken language differs considerably from the written language.
  • spoken commands
  • an exam in spoken english
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spoken

(adjective)BrE / ˈspəʊkən / NAmE / ˈspoʊkən /
  1. involving speaking rather than writing; expressed in speech rather than in writing
    • spoken English
    • The spoken language differs considerably from the written language.
    • spoken commands
    • an exam in spoken English
    • There will be a test of both oral and written French.
    • spoken/oral French
    • a spoken/oral presentation
    • vocal music
    • the vocal organs (= the tongue, lips, etc.)
  2. speaking in the way mentioned
    • a quietly spoken man
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