How to Pronounce Specious

To pronounce "specious", say SPEC-ious — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈspiːʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈspiːʃəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “specious”

"specious" has 2 syllables: spec-ious. It rhymes with facetious and diecious, if that helps it stick.

What does specious mean?

adjective

  1. Seemingly well-reasoned, plausible or true, but actually fallacious.

    “This idea that we must see through what we have started is specious, however good it may sound.”

  2. Employing fallacious but deceptively plausible arguments; deceitful.

Synonyms

fallaciousinsinceremeretriciouspretextual

Words that rhyme with specious

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

facetiousdiecious

Related words

insincerespuriousmeretriciousfalseinvalidgildedfallaciousillusory

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "specious"?▾

"Specious" has 2 syllables: spec · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "specious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "specious" is /ˈspiːʃəs/.

What does "specious" mean?▾

Specious: Seemingly well-reasoned, plausible or true, but actually fallacious.

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