How to pronounce tractile
Say it like TRAK-tyle. Tractile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAK).
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- TRAK
- tyle
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tractile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tyleGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tractile
American and British speakers say tractile in essentially the same way: /ˈtrækˌtaɪl/ in the US and /ˈtræktaɪl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TRAK-tyle.
What does tractile mean?
- Capable of being drawn or stretched out in length.
- Pertaining to traction or pulling.
- Capable of being guided, influenced, or led.
Where does tractile come from?
Learned borrowing from Late Latin tractilis (“that can be dragged or pulled”) + English -ile (suffix meaning ‘capable of; tending to’).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying tractile
How do you pronounce tractile?
Say TRAK-tyle. The American pronunciation is /ˈtrækˌtaɪl/. In British English it is /ˈtræktaɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tractile?
Tractile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TRAK). Broken into parts: TRAK · tyle.
Do Americans and Brits say tractile the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtrækˌtaɪl/ and the British form is /ˈtræktaɪl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.