How to pronounce specialists
Say it like SPESH-uh-lusts. Specialists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPESH).
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- SPESH
- uh
- lusts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Specialists pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lustsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of specialists
American and British speakers say specialists in essentially the same way: /ˈspɛʃələsts/ in the US and /ˈspɛʃəlɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPESH-uh-lists.
What does specialists mean?
- plural of specialist How to pronounce specialist
Questions about saying specialists
How do you pronounce specialists?
Say SPESH-uh-lusts. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛʃələsts/. In British English it is /ˈspɛʃəlɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in specialists?
Specialists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPESH). Broken into parts: SPESH · uh · lusts.
Do Americans and Brits say specialists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɛʃələsts/ and the British form is /ˈspɛʃəlɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.