English pronunciation · Words Starting with S
Spectacular Pronunciation
Spectacular is pronounced spek-TA-kyuh-ler, IPA /spɛkˈtækjəlɝ/.
spek-TA-kyuh-ler
US /spɛkˈtækjəlɝ/ · UK /spɛkˈtækjʊlə/
Syllables: spek · TA · kyuh · ler (4 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Very impressive to look at.
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Spectacular in a Sentence
- The view from the ridge is spectacular.
- It was a spectacular failure by any measure.
- They put on a spectacular show for the anniversary.
Common Mispronunciations of Spectacular
Not SPEK-tuh-kyoo-ler
The punch lands on TA, the second of the four beats, and spek stays flat in front of it.
Not spek-TAK-uh-ler
A y rides in after the k, giving kyuh, the same glide that sits inside particular.
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