How to pronounce inspecific
Say it like in-spih-SIF-ik. Inspecific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIF).
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- in
- spih
- SIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Inspecific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 inspecific
American and British speakers say inspecific in essentially the same way: /ˌɪnspɪˈsɪfɪk/ in the US and /ˌɪnspɪˈsɪfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-spih-SIF-ik.
What does inspecific mean?
- Nonspecific, unspecific.
Where does inspecific come from?
From in- + specific.
Words that rhyme with inspecific
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Questions about saying inspecific
How do you pronounce inspecific?
Say in-spih-SIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnspɪˈsɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɪnspɪˈsɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in inspecific?
Inspecific has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIF). Broken into parts: in · spih · SIF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say inspecific the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪnspɪˈsɪfɪk/ and the British form is /ˌɪnspɪˈsɪfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.