How to pronounce spatial
Say it like SPAY-shul. Spatial has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAY).
- SPAY
- shul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spatial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of spatial
American and British speakers say spatial in essentially the same way: /ˈspeɪʃəl/ in the US and /ˈspeɪʃəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPAY-shul.
What does spatial mean?
- Pertaining to (the dimension of) space.
- Pertaining to (outer) space.
Where does spatial come from?
From Latin spatium + -al.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- nonspatial
Words that rhyme with spatial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of spatial.
Questions about saying spatial
How do you pronounce spatial?
Say SPAY-shul. The American pronunciation is /ˈspeɪʃəl/. In British English it is /ˈspeɪʃəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spatial?
Spatial has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPAY). Broken into parts: SPAY · shul.
Do Americans and Brits say spatial the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspeɪʃəl/ and the British form is /ˈspeɪʃəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.