How to pronounce specked
Say it like SPEKT. Specked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPEKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Specked pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of specked
American and British speakers say specked in essentially the same way: /spɛkt/ in the US and /spɛkt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPEKT.
What does specked mean?
- Having specks or spots, speckled.
Where does specked come from?
From Middle English speckyd; equivalent to speck + -ed.
Words that rhyme with specked
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Questions about saying specked
How do you pronounce specked?
Say SPEKT. The American pronunciation is /spɛkt/. In British English it is /spɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in specked?
Specked is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPEKT.
Do Americans and Brits say specked the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spɛkt/ and the British form is /spɛkt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.