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How to pronounce special in English

Special
/'spɛʃəl/

Examples from movies with Special

I've been saving something special for you, Mickey.
Gangster Squad - Dropping Dirty Cops
So, like, are there any special directions for this stuff?
A Guy Thing - Crab Medicine
Is there any special application techniques?
A Guy Thing - Crab Medicine
and revealed God's special purpose for our family.
Frailty - A Vision From God
He's given us special jobs to do.
Frailty - A Vision From God
You'd do special things for your wife,
My Man Is a Loser - The Fix
you'd show up at her work, you'd give her little special calls,
My Man Is a Loser - The Fix
- Why can't he get into the machine? - You need special tools.
Steve Jobs - Fix the Voice Demo
What is so special about today that you're blowing smoke up my ass?
The Perfect Storm - A Swordboat Captain
- Is that what this is? - I wanted this to be special, you know?
Paul - Farting Buttholes
I know, I'm special, but how come I'm the only one with a gun?
The Green Hornet - The Hornet Gun
'Cause you don't need her. You got me, and what we got is special.
Think Like a Man - Honesty is Overrated
I have a very very special gift! What?!
Cats & Dogs - Bad Talking Cat
I've spoken with Dr. Gross, Nathan Gross, in the Special Care wing.
Dying of the Light - Frontotemporal Dementia
We decided to create our own special brand of suck.
My Dead Boyfriend - Joey from Hoboken
In a case like this one, without any special preparation,
Red Lights - Lecture
Special candy bars and chips and stuff, you know.
Brother Nature - All the Time
We didn't get to have our extra-special
G.B.F. - Get It Together Now

Audio pronunciation of Special

American pronunciation

Special pronounced by Ivy (child, girl)
Special pronounced by Joanna (female)
Special pronounced by Kendra (female)
Special pronounced by Kimberly (female)
Special pronounced by Salli (female)
Special pronounced by Joey (male)
Special pronounced by Justin (child, boy)
Special pronounced by Matthew (male)

British pronunciation

Special pronounced by Amy (female)
Special pronounced by Emma (female)
Special pronounced by Brian (male)