How to pronounce aspecific
Say it like ay-spih-SIF-ik. Aspecific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIF).
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- ay
- spih
- SIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aspecific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- 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 aspecific
American and British speakers say aspecific in essentially the same way: /ˌeɪspɪˈsɪfɪk/ in the US and /ˌeɪspɪˈsɪfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: ay-spih-SIF-ik.
What does aspecific mean?
- Not caused by a specific organism.
Where does aspecific come from?
From a- (“non-”) + specific.
Words that rhyme with aspecific
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Questions about saying aspecific
How do you pronounce aspecific?
Say ay-spih-SIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌeɪspɪˈsɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌeɪspɪˈsɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aspecific?
Aspecific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIF). Broken into parts: ay · spih · SIF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say aspecific the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌeɪspɪˈsɪfɪk/ and the British form is /ˌeɪspɪˈsɪfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.