How Do You Spell VAULTINGSHAFT?
Pronunciation: [vˈɒltɪŋʃˌaft] (IPA) 
Vaultingshaft is an architectural term that describes a vertical opening in a structure that is used for passage or ventilation. The spelling of this word is sometimes confusing due to its combination of letters and sounds. Using IPA phonetic transcription, "vaulting" is pronounced /ˈvɔːltɪŋ/ and "shaft" is pronounced /ʃɑːft/. The combination of the two words creates a compound noun, so the final spelling is "vaultingshaft" /ˈvɔːltɪŋʃɑːft/. It is important to spell this word correctly when discussing architecture and construction.
