word
fenestration
fen-uh-STRAY-shun
ˌfɛnəˈstreɪʃənListen
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Syllable breakdown
fenestration
Dictionary meaning
The arrangement, proportion, and design of windows and other openings in a facade.
History and origin
Latin fenestra, meaning 'window'.
Examples
- Modern fenestration on the library reduces glare while maximizing daylight.
Common mispronunciations
fen-es-TRAH-shun
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