How to pronounce specializing
Say it like SPESH-uh-ly-zing. Specializing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPESH).
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- SPESH
- uh
- ly
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Specializing 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of specializing
American and British speakers say specializing in essentially the same way: /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPESH-uh-ly-zing.
What does specializing mean?
- present participle and gerund of specialize How to pronounce specialize
Questions about saying specializing
How do you pronounce specializing?
Say SPESH-uh-ly-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in specializing?
Specializing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPESH). Broken into parts: SPESH · uh · ly · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say specializing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.