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How to pronounce 'specific' in American English

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Pronunciation of "specific"

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Simple pronunciation
spih-sih-fihk
IPA transcription
/spɪˈsɪ.fɪk̚/
Word frequency
713th

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What does "specific" mean?

  1. 1.clearly defined or identified
  2. 2.unique or particular to something

Examples of "specific" in a sentence

  • Can you give me a specific example?
  • I have specific instructions for the project.
  • We need to be more specific about the details.

How common is "specific"?

Specific is the 713th most common word in English.

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