specimen

/ˈspɛsɪmən/

Syllables spec·i·men

Stress SPEC-i-men

Phonics Breakdown

spe

/spɛ/

short e

ci

/sɪ/

soft c

men

/mən/

schwa

Meaning

a sample or example used for scientific study or display

Sound Reference

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spe=/spɛ/(spell) + ci=/sɪ/(city) + men=/mən/(lemon)

Example

The scientist examined the specimen under a microscope.