How do you pronounce "specialize"?

In American English: /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/ (SPEHSH-uh-leyez). In British English: /spˈɛʃəlˌaɪz/ (SP-ehsh-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/ (SPEHSH-uh-leyez). In Australian English: /spˈɛʃəlˌaɪz/ (SP-ehsh-uhl).

Is "specialize" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/ (SPEHSH-uh-leyez), while in British English it's /spˈɛʃəlˌaɪz/ (SP-ehsh-uhl).

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/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

SPEHSH-uh-leyez

Syllable Breakdown

spɛʃspe·əcial·laɪzize

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