language, linguistic communication - a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols; "he taught foreign languages"; "the language introduced is standard throughout the text"; "the speed with which a program can be executed depends on the language in which it is written"

auditory communication - communication that relies on hearing

words - the words that are spoken; "I listened to his words very closely"

orthoepy, pronunciation - the way a word or a language is customarily spoken; "the pronunciation of Chinese is difficult for foreigners"; "that is the correct pronunciation"

conversation - the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

give-and-take, discussion, word - an exchange of views on some topic; "we had a good discussion"; "we had a word or two about it"

locution, saying, expression - a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations; "pardon the expression"

non-standard speech - speech that differs from the usual accepted easily-recognizable speech of native adult members of a speech community

idiolect - the language or speech of one individual at a particular period in life

monologue - a long utterance by one person (especially one that prevents others from participating in the conversation)

magic spell, charm, spell - a verbal formula believed to have magical force; "he whispered a spell as he moved his hands"; "inscribed around its base is a charm in Balinese"

dictation - speech intended for reproduction in writing

monologue, soliloquy - speech you make to yourself