English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Spatial Pronunciation
Spatial is pronounced SPAY-shuhl, IPA /ˈspeɪʃəl/.
SPAY-shuhl
US /ˈspeɪʃəl/ · UK /ˈspeɪʃəl/
Syllables: SPAY · shuhl (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Relating to space and the position of things within it.
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Spatial in a Sentence
- Children develop spatial awareness through play.
- The design solves a difficult spatial problem.
- Spatial data from the survey is stored separately.
Common Mispronunciations of Spatial
Not SPAY-shee-uhl
Two syllables here. The tial ending compresses to shuhl, the same shortcut partial and martial take.
Not SPA-shuhl
Long ay in the opening syllable, as in space itself. A flat a moves the word towards special, which is a different word with a different meaning.
Tip: Spatial has the ay of space, special has the e of bed. Keep the two vowels apart and the words stay apart.
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