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May I speak with vs may I speak to

Both "may I speak with" and "may I speak to" are correct and commonly used in English. The choice between the two depends on the context and personal preference. They are both polite ways to ask for permission to talk to someone.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 2049 views

May I speak with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want to ask for permission to talk to someone in a polite manner. It is commonly used in formal or professional settings.

Examples:

May I speak with the manager, please?
May I speak with you for a moment?
May I speak with John about the project?
May I speak with your supervisor?
May I speak with the person in charge?

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May I speak with Mark Schultz?
May I speak with him, Treves?
'May I speak with Nurse Beatrix Franklin, please?'
May I speak with Lady Sarah, please?
May I speak with the servant Who took the instrument?
Jane, may I speak with Mr. Yordy?
May I speak with agent Wayne?
May I speak with Miss Olson?
May I speak with Professor Pinnock, please?
May I speak with her, professor?
May I speak with Lt. Worf?
May I speak with you, my Lady?
May I speak with Ollie privately?
May I speak with a Mr. Ted Mosby?
May I speak with you in the "stop openly contradicting me" room, please?
Senior Reyes, may I speak with you?
Captain, may I speak with him?
Hello, may I speak with Marshall Eriksen?
Peggy, may I speak with you?
detective, may I speak with Mr. Caffrey, please?

Alternatives:

Can I speak with
Could I speak with
Would it be possible to speak with
Is it possible to speak with
Could I have a word with

may I speak to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used when you want to ask for permission to talk to someone politely. It is commonly used in both formal and informal settings.

Examples:

May I speak to the person in charge?
May I speak to you for a moment?
May I speak to John about the project?
May I speak to the manager, please?
May I speak to your supervisor?

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Hello, may I speak to Clive?
Then I called her office up and said, "may I speak to Dr. Lu?"
(Liz) Chewbacca, may I speak to Tracy, please?
May I speak to Fukushima Keiko in Menswear?
May I speak to Christine, please?
- May I speak to Chloe Williams, please?
Hello, I'm Mandy, may I speak to Philip?
May I speak to a Mr. Kevin Harkins?
Hi. May I speak to Pete Mandrake?
May I speak to Lawyer Centorbi?
May I speak to the other employee?
May I speak to the ambassador, please?
May I speak to Matthew, please?
May I speak to Rocio, please?
May I speak to Nick-san alone?
May I speak to Director Kopfrkingl?
Good afternoon May I speak to Hanka please?
May I speak to Miss Betty Schaefer?
May I speak to Mr. Anderson, please?
May I speak to Thomas Granger, please?

Alternatives:

Can I speak to
Could I speak to
Would it be possible to speak to
Is it possible to speak to
Could I have a word with

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