How to Pronounce Specimens

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

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈspɛsɪmɪnz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “specimens”

"specimens" has 3 syllables: spec-im-ens.

What does specimens mean?

noun

  1. An individual instance that represents a class; an example.

    “early specimens of the art of Picasso”

  2. A sample, especially one used for diagnostic analysis.

Synonyms

individualsample

Related words

accessionsanimalsapproximatebestbirdscollectionscopiesdebits

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "specimens"?▾

"Specimens" has 3 syllables: spec · im · ens.

What is the IPA transcription of "specimens"?▾

The IPA transcription of "specimens" is /ˈspɛsɪmɪnz/.

What does "specimens" mean?▾

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

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