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Special Pronunciation

Pronounce Special as S P EH K IY AH L.

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    Special phonetic transcription:

    When you start learning English, it's important to become familiar with the typical sounds of the language. The best way to do this is by studying phonetics. Below is the UK transcription for the word 'special'. Get the right phonetic representation for any word using our free Phonetic Transcription Tool.

    • Traditional IPA representation of special: /spɛkɪæl/
    • Modern IPA representation of special: /spɛcɪæl/

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    List of meaning for special

    a thing that is better or greater when compared with what is the norm

    special(noun)

    a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising

    "they are having a special on pork chops"

    special(noun)

    a dish or meal given prominence in e.g. a restaurant

    special(adj)

    a television production that features a particular person or work or topic

    "the last of a series of BBC specials on Iran is being shown tonight"

    particular(a), peculiar(a), special(a)(adj)

    unique or specific to a person or thing or category

    "the particular demands of the job"; "has a particular preference for Chinese art"; "a peculiar bond of sympathy between them"; "an expression peculiar to Canadians"; "rights peculiar to the rich"; "the special features of a computer"; "my own special chair"

    special(adj)

    for a special service or occasion

    "a special correspondent"; "a special adviser to the committee"; "had to get special permission for the event"

    especial(a), exceptional, particular(a), special(adj)

    surpassing what is common or usual or expected

    "he paid especial attention to her"; "exceptional kindness"; "a matter of particular and unusual importance"; "a special occasion"; "a special reason to confide in her"; "what's so special about the year 2000?"

    special(adj)

    adapted to or reserved for a particular purpose

    "a special kind of paint"; "a special medication for arthritis"

    limited, special(adj)

    having a specific function or scope

    "a special (or specific) role in the mission"

    particular, special(adj)

    first and most important

    "his special interest is music"; "she gets special (or particular) satisfaction from her volunteer work"

    extra, special(adj)

    added to a regular schedule

    "a special holiday flight"; "put on special buses for the big game"

    being the one or ones of a class with no other members

    the President claimed that international terrorism was a special threat that required a special way of dealing with it

    granted special treatment or attention

    one student who was treated as special by the teacher

    of a particular or exact sort

    you'll need special permission from the fire department to do that

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    special in sentence

    1. If you have a scar on your body, it is permanent, and you will bear that mark for your entire life unless you undergo special surgery.

    2. During the 4th graders’ piano recital, every parent was taking a photograph of their child’s performance so they could remember this special event.

    3. The surface of some other planets are so cold that a human being would be frozen immediately without the protection of a special suit.

    4. In order to enjoy the 3D showing, the viewers had to don special glasses.

    5. Using special cans, the chef cured the pickled ham and preserved peaches for the festival.

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    Words related to special

    Quotes and sayings containing the term special

    He( Newton) is a special talent, a rare talent, this league has the best of everything.

    – Denver Broncos

    It's time for Florida lawmakers to call a special session to replace Florida's Confederate statue in our nation's Capitol.

    – Wasserman Schultz

    There's plenty, but I tell you, this is a day I'll never forget as long as I live. To be treated this way at 90-year old, I feel life I'm 19-years old. It's a wonderful treat and it's one of the very special days in my whole life.

    – Tony Bennett

    It was our little anniversary, so it was a special night. I kept thinking Oh, GodFebruary 3 ! Thats our day. Oh, my God ! Its been a year. It was more spontaneous than anything else. It wasnt too planned. I thought about it, and I thought, Maybe Ill do it ; maybe I wont, but it was a great show, in general, and... I dont know. We felt really good.

    – Jennifer Lopez

    What a special place for Michael, he was married here. He shares arguably one of the best moments of his life here.

    – Team Spieth

    While the Governor can call a special session, he can not specify what the General Assembly chooses to consider or how we do our work, we intend to use that time to take productive steps to address gun violence by holding criminals accountable with tougher sentences — including mandatory minimums.

    – Kirk Cox

    John loves aviation more than Hollywood but because of Kelly he’d never leave Scientology, he loves his family. He’s just got a dark side and he’s reckless. But he really has no reason to want to leave the church. People at his level never see the ugly side of the church. Plus he’s got OSA [Scientology’s Office of Special Affairs] as his own private Mafia if he gets into trouble.

    – Jeffrey Augustine

    I think Bernie Sanders is too poor to be bought, and I think Donald Trump is too rich to be bought by special interests.

    – Royce Gourley

    I'm sure you hear this all the time, but your country holds a special place in the imagination for so many people.

    – Prince Harry

    The council is chaired by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, who is also Deputy Crown Prince, Minister of Defense, Chairman of the Royal Court and Special Adviser to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

    – The Aramco statement

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