How to pronounce specimens
Say it like SPES-uh-munz. Specimens has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPES).
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- SPES
- uh
- munz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Specimens 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.
- munzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of specimens
American and British speakers say specimens in essentially the same way: /ˈspɛsəmənz/ in the US and /ˈspɛsɪmənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPES-ih-munz.
What does specimens mean?
- plural of specimen How to pronounce specimen
Questions about saying specimens
How do you pronounce specimens?
Say SPES-uh-munz. The American pronunciation is /ˈspɛsəmənz/. In British English it is /ˈspɛsɪmənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in specimens?
Specimens has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPES). Broken into parts: SPES · uh · munz.
Do Americans and Brits say specimens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspɛsəmənz/ and the British form is /ˈspɛsɪmənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.