"I have spoke to" vs "I have spoken to"

Question

"I have spoke to" vs "I have spoken to"

The correct phrase is 'I have spoken to.' 'Spoken' is the past participle form of 'speak' and is used with the auxiliary verb 'have' to form the present perfect tense. 'I have spoke to' is incorrect because 'spoke' is the simple past form of 'speak' and cannot be used with 'have.'

Last Updated: April 03, 2024

Use 'I have spoken to' when you want to indicate that you have communicated with someone in the past. It is the correct form of the present perfect tense of the verb 'speak.'

Examples:

I have spoken to the manager about the issue.
She has spoken to her parents about her decision.
Have you spoken to him recently?
They have spoken to the authorities about the incident.
He has spoken to the media regarding the controversy.

Answer 1

I have spoke to

This phrase is incorrect in English.

Answer 2

I have spoken to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.