diff --git a/specs.json b/specs.json
index 1896be7..3a55ad3 100644
--- a/specs.json
+++ b/specs.json
@@ -573,7 +573,8 @@
       "ibmOptions": "#ibmOptions",
       "nvidiaOptions": "#nvidiaOptions",
       "sonioxOptions": "#sonioxOptions",
-      "customOptions": "#customOptions"
+      "customOptions": "#customOptions",
+      "fastRecognitionTimeout": "number"
     },
     "required": [
       "vendor"
diff --git a/test/jambonz-verb-test.js b/test/jambonz-verb-test.js
index 93217d8..d730bc1 100644
--- a/test/jambonz-verb-test.js
+++ b/test/jambonz-verb-test.js
@@ -135,6 +135,7 @@ test("validate correct verbs", async (t) => {
         "language": "en-US",
         "hints": ["sales", "support"],
         "hintsBoost": 10,
+        "fastRecognitionTimeout": 2000,
         "deepgramOptions": {
           "endpointing": 500
         }