How to Pronounce Specimen

To pronounce "specimen", say SPEC-im-en — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈspɛsɪmɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈspɛsɪmɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “specimen”

"specimen" has 3 syllables: spec-im-en. It rhymes with jessamine and jessamyn, if that helps it stick.

What does specimen mean?

noun

An individual instance that represents a class; an example.
“early specimens of the art of Picasso”
A sample, especially one used for diagnostic analysis.

Synonyms

individual sample

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Words that rhyme with specimen

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jessamine jessamyn

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "specimen"?▾

"Specimen" has 3 syllables: spec · im · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "specimen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "specimen" is /ˈspɛsɪmɪn/.

What does "specimen" mean?▾

Specimen: An individual instance that represents a class; an example.

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