spreekbuis

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Etymology

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From spreken +‎ buis.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈspreːk.bœy̯s/
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

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spreekbuis f (plural spreekbuizen, diminutive spreekbuisje n)

  1. (obsolete, literally) voicepipe, speaking tube
  2. (figuratively) interpreter, spokesperson