How to pronounce specifics
Say it like spih-SIF-iks. Specifics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIF).
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- spih
- SIF
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Specifics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- spihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of specifics
American and British speakers say specifics in essentially the same way: /spɪˈsɪfɪks/ in the US and /spɪˈsɪfɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: spih-SIF-iks.
What does specifics mean?
- plural of specific How to pronounce specific
Questions about saying specifics
How do you pronounce specifics?
Say spih-SIF-iks. The American pronunciation is /spɪˈsɪfɪks/. In British English it is /spɪˈsɪfɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in specifics?
Specifics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIF). Broken into parts: spih · SIF · iks.
Do Americans and Brits say specifics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spɪˈsɪfɪks/ and the British form is /spɪˈsɪfɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.