How to Pronounce Specified

To pronounce "specified", say SPEC-if-ied — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈspɛsɪfaɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈspɛsɪfaɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “specified”

"specified" has 3 syllables: spec-if-ied. It rhymes with abide and stride, if that helps it stick.

What does specified mean?

adjective

  1. Thoroughly explained.

verb

  1. To state explicitly, or in detail, or as a condition.
  2. To include in a specification.

Synonyms

disambiguateexplicitize

Antonyms

unspecified

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Words that rhyme with specified

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abidestridesnidechidederideprovideglidepreoccupiedgratifieddignifiedmortifiedidentified

Related words

specificgivensuchnominativenominalfixedmereprecise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "specified"?▾

"Specified" has 3 syllables: spec · if · ied.

What is the IPA transcription of "specified"?▾

The IPA transcription of "specified" is /ˈspɛsɪfaɪd/.

What does "specified" mean?▾

Specified: Thoroughly explained.

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