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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable cif
  • 8 letters
Syllables
spe-cif-ic: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: spe-CIF-ic.
Pronunciation
/spəˈsɪfɪk/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (2nd of 3), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as spe-cific.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide specific into syllables?

specific divides as spe-cif-ic. spe-cif-ic: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in specific?

Specific has 3 syllables (spe-cif-ic).

Which syllable is stressed in specific?

The stressed syllable in specific is cif. The 2nd syllable is stressed: spe-CIF-ic.

How do you pronounce specific?

/spəˈsɪfɪk/ in American English.