How to pronounce specie
Say it like SPEE-shee. Specie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE).
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- SPEE
- shee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Specie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sheeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of specie
American and British speakers say specie in essentially the same way: /ˈspiʃi/ in the US and /ˈspiːʃi/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPEE-shee.
What does specie mean?
- Type or kind, in various uses of the phrase in specie.
- Money in the form of coins made from precious metal that has an intrinsic value; coinage.
- singular of species How to pronounce species
Where does specie come from?
Originally in the phrase in specie; from Latin speciē, ablative singular of species.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Questions about saying specie
How do you pronounce specie?
Say SPEE-shee. The American pronunciation is /ˈspiʃi/. In British English it is /ˈspiːʃi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in specie?
Specie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPEE). Broken into parts: SPEE · shee.
Do Americans and Brits say specie the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspiʃi/ and the British form is /ˈspiːʃi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.