How to pronounce textiles
Say it like TEK-stylz. Textiles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEK).
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- TEK
- stylz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Textiles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- stylzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of textiles
American and British speakers say textiles in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛkˌstaɪlz/ in the US and /ˈtɛkˌstaɪlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: TEK-stylz.
What does textiles mean?
- plural of textile How to pronounce textile
- The industry involved in the manufacture of cloth.
- The study of the manufacture of cloth.
Questions about saying textiles
How do you pronounce textiles?
Say TEK-stylz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛkˌstaɪlz/. In British English it is /ˈtɛkˌstaɪlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in textiles?
Textiles has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TEK). Broken into parts: TEK · stylz.
Do Americans and Brits say textiles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛkˌstaɪlz/ and the British form is /ˈtɛkˌstaɪlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.