How do you pronounce "specious"?

In American English: /ˈspiːʃəs/ (SPEESH-uhs). In British English: /spˈiːʃəs/ (SP-eesh). In Canadian English: /ˈspiːʃəs/ (SPEESH-uhs). In Australian English: /spˈiːʃəs/ (SP-eesh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspiːʃəs/ (SPEESH-uhs), while in British English it's /spˈiːʃəs/ (SP-eesh).

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specious

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/ˈspiːʃəs/

SPEESH-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

spiːʃspe·əscious

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