How to Pronounce SPATIAL & SPECIAL - English Pronunciation Lesson

Introduction

Hi everyone, Jennifer from Tarle Speech here with your question of the week. Today we have two words: "spatial," relating to space, and "special," meaning greater or different than usual or important. Let's dive into the pronunciation details of these two words.

To start with, the ending "-tial" in both "spatial" and "special" is pronounced as "shul." This involves making an "sh" sound followed by an "l" sound by touching the back of your top front teeth for the final "l" sound.

Moving on to the beginning sounds, the "sp" sound is created by starting with an "s" sound with the tip of your tongue pointed down, then closing your lips for the "p" sound without adding any extra vowels.

For the vowels, in "spatial," the short "a" sound is relaxed with the tongue close to the bottom teeth, while in "special," it transitions from an open "a" to a closed smile "a" sound.

Practice pronouncing "spatial" and "special" to notice the differences in sound. If you found this helpful, remember to like, share, and subscribe for more pronunciation tips.

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FAQ

How do you pronounce words ending in "-tial" like "spatial" and "special"?
What are the differences in vowel sounds between "spatial" and "special"?
Why is it important to pay attention to the beginning and ending sounds when pronouncing words like "spatial" and "special"?