How to pronounce specifier
Say it like SPES-uh-fy-er. Specifier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPES).
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- SPES
- uh
- fy
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Specifier 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.
- fyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of specifier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SPES-uh-fy-uh.
What does specifier mean?
- A person or thing that specifies.
- A component of a phrase that is non-recursive and not found as a sister of the head of the phrase, but rather as a daughter of the maximal projection of the phrase.
Where does specifier come from?
From specify + -er.
Questions about saying specifier
How do you pronounce specifier?
Say SPES-uh-fy-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛsəˌfaɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈspɛsəˌfaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in specifier?
Specifier has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPES). Broken into parts: SPES · uh · fy · er.
Is specifier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈspɛsəˌfaɪə/ (SPES-uh-fy-uh).