word
Tensile strength
TEN-sil STRENGTH
/ˈtɛnsaɪl strɛŋθ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
tensilestrength
Dictionary meaning
The maximum stress that a material can withstand while being stretched or pulled before breaking; a critical property in selecting construction materials such as steel reinforcement bars.
Common mispronunciations
TEN-sul (the -ile ending is often reduced; both TEN-sil and TEN-syl are acceptable)
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