i would like to speak to you vs i would like speak with you

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I would like to speak to you' is commonly used when you want to have a conversation with someone, while 'I would like to speak with you' is also correct and can be used interchangeably, but it may sound slightly more formal. Both phrases convey the same meaning of expressing a desire to communicate with someone.

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i would like to speak to you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when expressing a desire to have a conversation or communicate with someone.

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I would like to speak to you about kitchen appliances.
Mr President, I would like to speak to you directly.
Actually, there's something that I would like to speak to you about.
If it's OK, I would like to speak to you in private.
I would like to speak to you, Countess.
A second point I would like to speak to you about, honourable Members, is external policy, which is set to be one of our priorities under this Presidency.
But in order to complete my evaluation, I would like to speak to both of you separately.
Yes, I would like to speak to Kim Jong-Un, immediately.
Albert, I would like to speak to Ed.
Mr President, I would like to speak to Amendment No 12.
I would like to speak to Patanè of the Cronaca.
In addition, I would like to speak to the letter carrier...
I would like to speak to Elizabeth on my own.
No, I would like to speak to your son Lee.
My partner and I would like to speak to Mr. Velvet.
Yes, once again, I would like to speak to a supervisor.
If that's my sister, I would like to speak to her.
I would like to speak to someone who can tell me what goes on here.
I would like to speak to that woman who got back from the loony bin.
Because if there is somebody else in charge, I would like to speak to them please.

Alternatives:

I would like to talk to you
I would like to have a conversation with you
I would like to chat with you
I would like to discuss with you
I would like to communicate with you

i would like speak with you

This phrase is correct but may sound slightly more formal than the other option.

This phrase is also used to express a desire to communicate with someone, but it may sound a bit more formal compared to 'speak to you'.

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Actually I would like to speak with you.
Michael, I would like to speak with you.
I have bony to get 100 liters of red paint. I would like to speak with you about the program.
I'm Babi's father I would like to speak with you.
I really would like to speak with you about Miss Pearlman.
Nancy, I would like to speak with you privately.
I think someone would like to speak with you, alone.
So speak to the Council; speak with those who are blocking it.
XO, please speak with our engineer.
I must speak with him personally.
Please speak with Claude and Condé.
And second, speak with manners.
But they must speak with honesty, not using double-speak or with forked tongues.
I'd like speak to Mrs. Ryland, please.
Anyone who wishes to speak with my master must first speak with me.
But I would like to speak with him.
Right now is the strongest time to speak with the spirits.
I called specifically to speak with you.
I'd like to speak with them.
Said she wants to speak with you.

Alternatives:

I would like to speak to you
I would like to talk with you
I would like to have a conversation with you
I would like to chat with you
I would like to discuss with you

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i would like to speak to you vs i would like speak with you