How to pronounce interspecific
Say it like in-ter-spuh-SIF-ik. Interspecific has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SIF).
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- in
- ter
- spuh
- SIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interspecific 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.
- 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 interspecific
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: in-tuh-spuh-SIF-ik.
What does interspecific mean?
- Occurring among members of different species; interspecies.
- Existing or occurring between different species.
Where does interspecific come from?
From inter- + specific.
Words that rhyme with interspecific
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Questions about saying interspecific
How do you pronounce interspecific?
Say in-ter-spuh-SIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚspəˈsɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəspəˈsɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interspecific?
Interspecific has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SIF). Broken into parts: in · ter · spuh · SIF · ik.
Is interspecific 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 /ˌɪntəspəˈsɪfɪk/ (in-tuh-spuh-SIF-ik).