How to pronounce specificity
Say it like spes-uh-FIS-uh-tee. Specificity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIS).
- spes
- uh
- FIS
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Specificity 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of specificity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: spes-ih-FIS-ih-tee.
What does specificity mean?
- The state of being specific rather than general.
- The probability, in a binary classification test, of a true negative being correctly identified.
- The extent to which a particular diagnostic test is specific for, or a symptom or sign is specific to, a given condition.
Where does specificity come from?
From specific + -ity, perhaps modeled after French spécificité.
Words that rhyme with specificity
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of specificity.
Questions about saying specificity
How do you pronounce specificity?
Say spes-uh-FIS-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌspɛsəˈfɪsəti/. In British English it is /spɛsɪˈfɪsɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in specificity?
Specificity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIS). Broken into parts: spes · uh · FIS · uh · tee.
Is specificity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /spɛsɪˈfɪsɪti/ (spes-ih-FIS-ih-tee).