How to Pronounce Spatial

To pronounce "spatial", say SPAT-ial — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈspeɪʃəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈspeɪʃəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “spatial”

"spatial" has 2 syllables: spat-ial. It rhymes with palatial and facial, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: spacial — easy to mix up when writing.

What does spatial mean?

adjective

  1. Pertaining to (the dimension of) space.
  2. Pertaining to (outer) space.

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Words that rhyme with spatial

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

palatialfacialtransracialspacialracialinterracialmultiracialbiracialnonracialproglacialglacial

Related words

spacialgeographicallycadastralgeographygeospatialarealespacesurface

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "spatial"?▾

"Spatial" has 2 syllables: spat · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "spatial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "spatial" is /ˈspeɪʃəl/.

What does "spatial" mean?▾

Spatial: Pertaining to (the dimension of) space.

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