How to Pronounce "spec"
word
ˈspɛk
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spˈɛk
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Definition
'Spec' can mean either a detailed technical description of something (short for 'specification') or 'on spec', which means doing something without a guarantee of success or payment.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈspɛk
British English
spˈɛk
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
We built the computer to your spec.
Can you send me the spec for this phone?
This car does not meet the required spec.
The designer took the job on spec, hoping to get paid if the client liked it.