How to pronounce overspecific
Say it like oh-ver-spih-SIF-ik. Overspecific has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SIF).
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- oh
- ver
- spih
- SIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Overspecific pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- verKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- 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 overspecific
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-vuh-spih-SIF-ik.
What does overspecific mean?
- Too specific; with too much detail.
Where does overspecific come from?
From over- + specific.
Words that rhyme with overspecific
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Questions about saying overspecific
How do you pronounce overspecific?
Say oh-ver-spih-SIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌoʊvɚspɪˈsɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌəʊvəspɪˈsɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in overspecific?
Overspecific has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SIF). Broken into parts: oh · ver · spih · SIF · ik.
Is overspecific 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 /ˌəʊvəspɪˈsɪfɪk/ (oh-vuh-spih-SIF-ik).