word
Seismic retrofitting
SYZ-mik REE-troh-fit-ing
/ˈsaɪzmɪk ˈriːtrəʊˌfɪtɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
seismicretrofitting
Dictionary meaning
The modification of existing structures to make them more resistant to seismic activity; techniques include base isolation, shear walls, and moment frames added to older buildings.
Common mispronunciations
SYZ-mik (not SYZ-mick — the final consonant cluster is soft)
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