How to pronounce cospecific
Say it like koh-spuh-SIF-ik. Cospecific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIF).
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- koh
- spuh
- SIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cospecific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 cospecific
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-spuh-SIF-ik.
What does cospecific mean?
- Alternative form of conspecific.
Where does cospecific come from?
From co- + specific.
Words that rhyme with cospecific
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Questions about saying cospecific
How do you pronounce cospecific?
Say koh-spuh-SIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊspəˈsɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkəʊspəˈsɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cospecific?
Cospecific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIF). Broken into parts: koh · spuh · SIF · ik.
Is cospecific pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌkəʊspəˈsɪfɪk/ (koh-spuh-SIF-ik).