How to pronounce specified
Say it like SPES-uh-fyde. Specified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPES).
- SPES
- uh
- fyde
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Specified pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fydeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of specified
American and British speakers say specified in essentially the same way: /ˈspɛsəˌfaɪd/ in the US and /ˈspɛsɪˌfaɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPES-ih-fyde.
What does specified mean?
- Thoroughly explained.
- simple past and past participle of specify How to pronounce specify
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Questions about saying specified
How do you pronounce specified?
Say SPES-uh-fyde. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛsəˌfaɪd/. In British English it is /ˈspɛsɪˌfaɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in specified?
Specified has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPES). Broken into parts: SPES · uh · fyde.
Do Americans and Brits say specified the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɛsəˌfaɪd/ and the British form is /ˈspɛsɪˌfaɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.