Thank you for taking the time to speak to me vs Thank you for taking the time to speaking with me

The correct sentence is 'Thank you for taking the time to speak to me.' 'Speak' should be followed by 'to' when referring to the person being spoken to. '

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Thank you for taking the time to speak to me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express gratitude for someone spending time talking to you. 'Speak to' is the correct verb-preposition combination in this context.

Examples:

Thank you for taking the time to speak to me about the project.
I appreciate you speaking to me about your experiences.
She always speaks to me in a friendly manner.
He spoke to me at length about his travels.
Can you speak to me privately for a moment?

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Thank you for taking the time to speak with me today or Thank you for taking the time to speak to me today? Thank you for taking the time in speaking with ...
Thank you, {YOUR NAME} ⬇️ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ⬇️ Hi {INTERVIEWER NAME}, Thank you for taking the time to speak to me {YESTERDAY/DATE}.
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Thank you for taking the time to speak to me about filing bankruptcy. You answered my initial questions and sent me the information on the course I needed ...
Simple Job Rejection Letter Template (Post-Interview). Hi <Name of Candidate>,. Thank you for taking the time to speak to me and interview for the position of < ...

Alternatives:

thank you for speaking with me
thank you for talking to me
thank you for conversing with me
thank you for communicating with me
thank you for sharing with me

Thank you for taking the time to speaking with me

This phrase is incorrect. 'Speaking' should not be used in this context.

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Thank you for taking the time to speaking with me
Thank you for taking me to the art gallery last night.
Thank you for taking no interest in my mother.
Thank you for taking care of my arm.
Thank you for taking me on this trip.
Thank you for taking time out with a dying man.
Thank you for taking the time to set me straight.
Thank you for taking me here today.
Thank you for taking me out to dinner, Charlie.
Thank you for taking the time, Linda.
Thank you for taking care of Amber.
Thank you for taking over the past couple of days.
Thank you for taking my call...
Thank you for taking Percy in.
Thank you for taking my call.
Thank you for taking my note about being dramatic.
Thank you for taking the time.
Thank you for taking me, Mr Ellsworth.
Thank you for taking care of our Dory.
Thank you for taking so much trouble.
Thank you for taking an interest in volunteering with our organization.

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