How to pronounce specialties
Say it like SPESH-ul-teez. Specialties has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPESH).
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- SPESH
- ul
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Specialties 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.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of specialties
American and British speakers say specialties in essentially the same way: /ˈspɛʃəltiz/ in the US and /ˈspɛʃəltiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPESH-ul-teez.
What does specialties mean?
- plural of specialty How to pronounce specialty
Questions about saying specialties
How do you pronounce specialties?
Say SPESH-ul-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛʃəltiz/. In British English it is /ˈspɛʃəltiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in specialties?
Specialties has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPESH). Broken into parts: SPESH · ul · teez.
Do Americans and Brits say specialties the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɛʃəltiz/ and the British form is /ˈspɛʃəltiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.