English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Specific Pronunciation
Specific is pronounced spuh-SI-fik, IPA /spəˈsɪfɪk/.
spuh-SI-fik
US /spəˈsɪfɪk/ · UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/
Syllables: spuh · SI · fik (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Clearly defined, or relating to one particular thing.
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Specific in a Sentence
- Can you be more specific about the dates?
- The drug targets one specific enzyme.
- There is no specific rule about parking here.
Common Mispronunciations of Specific
Not puh-SI-fik
Sound the s in front of the p. Dropping it gives Pacific, the ocean.
Not SPE-si-fik
Push the volume into SI and let the opening spuh almost disappear.
Tip: Three beats, spuh-SI-fik. The verb specify pulls the beat forward, SPE-suh-fy.
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