How to Pronounce "spectacular"
word
/spɛkˈtækjəɫɝ/
spek-TAK-yuh-lur
/spɛktˈækjʊlɐ/
spek-TAK-yuh-luh
Definition
Very impressive, exciting, or beautiful to see. Used to describe something that attracts a lot of attention because it is unusual or amazing.
IPA Transcription
American English
/spɛkˈtækjəɫɝ/
British English
/spɛktˈækjʊlɐ/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
spek-TAK-yuh-lur
UK
spek-TAK-yuh-luh
Listen in Context
The fireworks show was spectacular.
We saw a spectacular sunset at the beach.
The mountain view was spectacular.
That was a spectacular performance—you really blew everyone away!