How do you spell Speakeasy?
Correct spelling
speakeasy
Remember: speak + easy = speakeasy. Two simple words, no hyphen needed.
Why is speakeasy spelled this way?
From the practice of speaking quietly (easy) about hidden bars during Prohibition. SPEAK-EASY. Two common words joined. Not 'speakesey' or 'speakeasie'. The 'easy' part is literally easy.
Common misspellings of speakeasy
speakeseyspeakeasiespeak-easyspeakeazy
Example
The jazz band played at a hidden speakeasy behind the bookstore.