How to Pronounce "specimens"
word
/ˈspɛsəmənz/
SPESS-uh-menz
/spˈɛsɪmənz/
spESS-ih-menz
Definition
Specimens are individual examples or samples of something, often used in science to study or test a part of a whole group or thing.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈspɛsəmənz/
British English
/spˈɛsɪmənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SPESS-uh-menz
UK
spESS-ih-menz
Listen in Context
The scientists collected several specimens of the new plant.
We need to examine all the specimens carefully under the microscope.
The doctor took specimens of my blood and sent them to the lab.
Some of these specimens are over 100 years old.