How to pronounce specifist
Say it like SPES-ih-fist. Specifist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPES).
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- SPES
- ih
- fist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Specifist 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.
- fistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of specifist
American and British speakers say specifist in essentially the same way: /ˈspɛsɪfɪst/ in the US and /ˈspɛsɪfɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPES-ih-fist.
What does specifist mean?
- A psychologist who focuses on specific reactions to stimuli rather than general personality traits and types.
Questions about saying specifist
How do you pronounce specifist?
Say SPES-ih-fist. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛsɪfɪst/. In British English it is /ˈspɛsɪfɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in specifist?
Specifist has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPES). Broken into parts: SPES · ih · fist.
Do Americans and Brits say specifist the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɛsɪfɪst/ and the British form is /ˈspɛsɪfɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.