How to pronounce specs
Say it like SPEKS. Specs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- SPEKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Specs pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPEKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of specs
American and British speakers say specs in essentially the same way: /spɛks/ in the US and /spɛks/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPEKS.
What does specs mean?
- (plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
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Words that rhyme with specs
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of specs.
Questions about saying specs
How do you pronounce specs?
Say SPEKS. The American pronunciation is /spɛks/. In British English it is /spɛks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in specs?
Specs is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: SPEKS.
Do Americans and Brits say specs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /spɛks/ and the British form is /spɛks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.