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How to pronounce 'specifically' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "specifically" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "specifically"

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Simple pronunciation
spuh-sih-fih-klee
IPA transcription
/spəˈsɪ.fɪ.kli/
Word frequency
2,020th

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What does "specifically" mean?

  1. for a particular reason, person, or situation only

Examples of "specifically" in a sentence

  • I specifically asked for extra cheese on my pizza.
  • The instructions specifically said to press the red button.
  • I specifically requested a window seat on the airplane.

How common is "specifically"?

Specifically is the 2,020th most common word in English.

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