How to pronounce specifism
Say it like SPES-ih-fih-zum. Specifism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPES).
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- SPES
- ih
- fih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Specifism 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.
- 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.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of specifism
American and British speakers say specifism in essentially the same way: /ˈspɛsɪfɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈspɛsɪfɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPES-ih-fih-zum.
What does specifism mean?
- A theoretical perspective that believes in the importance of a specific circumstance or body of knowledge
Questions about saying specifism
How do you pronounce specifism?
Say SPES-ih-fih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛsɪfɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈspɛsɪfɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in specifism?
Specifism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPES). Broken into parts: SPES · ih · fih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say specifism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɛsɪfɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈspɛsɪfɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.