How to pronounce specification
Say it like spes-ih-fih-KAY-shun. Specification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
- spes
- ih
- fih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Specification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- spesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of specification
American and British speakers say specification in essentially the same way: /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: spes-ih-fih-KAY-shun.
What does specification mean?
- An explicit set of requirements to be satisfied by a material, product, or service.“The contractor followed the architect’s specifications.”
- An act of specifying.
Where does specification come from?
From Middle French specification, from Medieval Latin specificationem (accusative of specificatio).
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Words that rhyme with specification
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Questions about saying specification
How do you pronounce specification?
Say spes-ih-fih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in specification?
Specification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: spes · ih · fih · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say specification the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.