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Technical
Tensile
TEN-sul
/ˈtɛnsaɪl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Tensile
Dictionary meaning
Relating to tension; capable of being stretched without breaking.
Examples
- Steel has high tensile strength, making it ideal for construction.
American: TEN-sul. British: TEN-sile (rhymes with 'isle').
Pronunciation tips
Two syllables. Stress on first syllable.
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