How to pronounce specifying
Say it like SPES-uh-fy-ing. Specifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPES).
- SPES
- uh
- fy
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Specifying 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of specifying
American and British speakers say specifying in essentially the same way: /ˈspɛsəˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈspɛsəˌfaɪɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPES-uh-fy-ing.
What does specifying mean?
- The act or process of stating or describing something clearly and exactly.
- present participle and gerund of specify How to pronounce specify
Where does specifying come from?
From Middle English specifieng, equivalent to specify + -ing.
Questions about saying specifying
How do you pronounce specifying?
Say SPES-uh-fy-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛsəˌfaɪɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈspɛsəˌfaɪɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in specifying?
Specifying has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPES). Broken into parts: SPES · uh · fy · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say specifying the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɛsəˌfaɪɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈspɛsəˌfaɪɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.