How to pronounce specials
Say it like SPESH-ulz. Specials has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPESH).
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- SPESH
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Specials 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.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of specials
American and British speakers say specials in essentially the same way: /ˈspɛʃəlz/ in the US and /ˈspɛʃəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPESH-ulz.
What does specials mean?
- plural of special How to pronounce special
- third-person singular simple present indicative of special How to pronounce special
Questions about saying specials
How do you pronounce specials?
Say SPESH-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛʃəlz/. In British English it is /ˈspɛʃəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in specials?
Specials has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPESH). Broken into parts: SPESH · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say specials the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɛʃəlz/ and the British form is /ˈspɛʃəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.