How to pronounce interspecial
Say it like in-ter-SPEE-shee-ul. Interspecial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEE).
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- in
- ter
- SPEE
- shee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interspecial 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- SPEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of interspecial
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-SPEE-shee-ul.
What does interspecial mean?
- Between species.
Where does interspecial come from?
From inter- + special.
Questions about saying interspecial
How do you pronounce interspecial?
Say in-ter-SPEE-shee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈspiʃiəl/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈspiːʃiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interspecial?
Interspecial has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPEE). Broken into parts: in · ter · SPEE · shee · ul.
Is interspecial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪntəˈspiːʃiəl/ (in-tuh-SPEE-shee-ul).