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Words ending in the 'shul' sound

Words ending in the 'shul' sound

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Summary

Words ending in the 'shul' sound

In a nutshell

Words ending in the sound 'shul' are either spelt with '-cial' or '-tial'. Which spelling you use depends on which letter comes before the 'shul' sound. In this summary, you'll learn how to spell words ending with the 'shul' sound. 



The suffix '-cial'

The '-cial' spelling is usually used after a vowel.


Examples

Special

The 'cial' has been added after the vowel 'e'.

Glacial

The 'cial' has been added after the vowel 'a'.

Beneficial

The 'cial' has been added after the vowel 'i'.



The suffix '-tial'

The '-tial' spelling is usually used after a consonant.


Examples

Potential

The 'tial' has been added after the consonant 'n'.

Presidential

The 'tial' has been added after the consonant 'n'.

Partial

The 'tial' has been added after the consonant 'r'.

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Exceptions to the rule

There are some exceptions to the rule that you need to know.


Examples

Initial

Even though the 'shul' sound comes after a vowel, the '-tial' spelling is still used.

Financial

The root word is 'finance', which ends in a vowel, so the '-cial' spelling is still used. 

Commercial

The root word 'commerce' ends in a vowel, so the '-cial' spelling is still used.





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FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

Why is commercial spelt with a 'cial' ending not 'tial' as it follows a consonant?

When should the word ending 'tial' be used?

When should the word ending 'cial' be used?

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