How to pronounce tectonics
Say it like tek-TON-iks. Tectonics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TON).
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- tek
- TON
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tectonics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of tectonics
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tek-TON-iks.
What does tectonics mean?
- The study of crustal plates and other large-scale structural features of the Earth.
- The science and art of assembling, shaping, or ornamenting materials in construction.
Words that rhyme with tectonics
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Questions about saying tectonics
How do you pronounce tectonics?
Say tek-TON-iks. The American pronunciation is /tɛkˈtɑnɪks/. In British English it is /tɛkˈtɒnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tectonics?
Tectonics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TON). Broken into parts: tek · TON · iks.
Is tectonics pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /tɛkˈtɒnɪks/ (tek-TON-iks).