How to pronounce allospecific
Say it like al-uh-spih-SIF-ik. Allospecific has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SIF).
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- al
- uh
- spih
- SIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allospecific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- spihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of allospecific
American and British speakers say allospecific in essentially the same way: /ˌæləspɪˈsɪfɪk/ in the US and /ˌæləspɪˈsɪfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: al-uh-spih-SIF-ik.
What does allospecific mean?
- Relating to a different species.
- Any organism that belongs to another species.
Where does allospecific come from?
From allo- + specific.
Words that rhyme with allospecific
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of allospecific.
Questions about saying allospecific
How do you pronounce allospecific?
Say al-uh-spih-SIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæləspɪˈsɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌæləspɪˈsɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allospecific?
Allospecific has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SIF). Broken into parts: al · uh · spih · SIF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say allospecific the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæləspɪˈsɪfɪk/ and the British form is /ˌæləspɪˈsɪfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.