How to pronounce spec
Say it like SPEK. Spec is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- SPEK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spec pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of spec
American and British speakers say spec in essentially the same way: /spɛk/ in the US and /spɛk/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPEK.
What does spec mean?
- a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with spec
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spec.
Words that sound like spec
Questions about saying spec
How do you pronounce spec?
Say SPEK. The American pronunciation is /spɛk/. In British English it is /spɛk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spec?
Spec is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPEK.
Do Americans and Brits say spec the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spɛk/ and the British form is /spɛk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as spec?
Spec sounds the same as speck in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.