How to Pronounce Specs

To pronounce "specs", say SPECS — one syllable, IPA /spɛks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/spɛks/

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💡 Tip for remembering “specs”

"specs" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with complex and hex, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: specks — easy to mix up when writing.

What does specs mean?

noun

  1. Two similar or identical things taken together; often followed by of.

    “I couldn't decide which of the pair of designer shirts I preferred, so I bought the pair.”

  2. Two people in a relationship, partnership or friendship.

    “Spouses should make a great pair.”

noun

  1. A special place (for hiding or viewing)
  2. A spectacular mark (catch) in Australian rules football.

noun

  1. A reduction in consumer cost (usually for a limited time) for items or services rendered.

    “We're running a special on turkey for Thanksgiving.”

  2. One of a rotation of meals systematically offered for a lower price at a restaurant.

    “Today's special is our tuna melt on rye.”

Synonyms

pair of spectaclesspectacles

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Words that rhyme with specs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

complexhexvertexannexsexmultiplexvexperplexeffectsconvexnextsimplex

Related words

eyeglassesspectaclesglassessunglassesgogglesbinocularsspecificationsspecification

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "specs"?▾

"Specs" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "specs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "specs" is /spɛks/.

What does "specs" mean?▾

Specs: Two similar or identical things taken together; often followed by of.

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