word
Geotechnical engineering
jee-oh-TEK-nih-kul en-jih-NEER-ing
/ˌdʒiːoʊˈtɛknɪkəl ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
geotechnicalengineering
Dictionary meaning
The branch of civil engineering concerned with the engineering behavior of earth materials; it encompasses soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and foundation design to ensure structures are safely supported by the ground.
Common mispronunciations
GEE-oh-TECH-nih-kal (four syllables in 'technical', not three)
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