How to pronounce conspecific
Say it like kon-spuh-SIF-ik. Conspecific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIF).
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- kon
- spuh
- SIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conspecific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- konGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- spuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 conspecific
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-spuh-SIF-ik.
What does conspecific mean?
- Relating to the same species.
- An organism belonging to the same species as another.
Where does conspecific come from?
From con- + specific.
Words that rhyme with conspecific
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Questions about saying conspecific
How do you pronounce conspecific?
Say kon-spuh-SIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnspəˈsɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkɒnspəˈsɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conspecific?
Conspecific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIF). Broken into parts: kon · spuh · SIF · ik.
Is conspecific pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒnspəˈsɪfɪk/ (kon-spuh-SIF-ik).