How to Pronounce Specifying

To pronounce "specifying", say SPEC-ify-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

SPEC-ify-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “specifying”

"specifying" has 3 syllables: spec-ify-ing. It rhymes with gratifying and mystifying, if that helps it stick.

What does specifying mean?

noun

  1. The act or process of stating or describing something clearly and exactly.

Words that rhyme with specifying

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gratifyingmystifyingedifyingterrifyingpryingsatisfyingelectrifyinghorrifyingtryingintensifyingunderlyingcrying

Related words

definedesignateparticularizequalifyspecializeconditiondetermineassign

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "specifying"?▾

"Specifying" has 3 syllables: spec · ify · ing.

What does "specifying" mean?▾

Specifying: The act or process of stating or describing something clearly and exactly.

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