How to pronounce specially
Say it like SPESH-uh-lee. Specially has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPESH).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce specially. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- SPESH
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Specially 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of specially
American and British speakers say specially in essentially the same way: /ˈspɛʃəli/ in the US and /ˈspɛʃəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPESH-uh-lee.
What does specially mean?
- in a special manner“a specially arranged dinner”
- to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common“he was particularly fussy about spelling”“a particularly gruesome attack”
Where does specially come from?
From Middle English specialli, specially, equivalent to special + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying specially
How do you pronounce specially?
Say SPESH-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛʃəli/. In British English it is /ˈspɛʃəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in specially?
Specially has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPESH). Broken into parts: SPESH · uh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say specially the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɛʃəli/ and the British form is /ˈspɛʃəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.