How to Pronounce Tectonic

To pronounce "tectonic", say TECT-on-ic — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

TECT-on-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “tectonic”

"tectonic" has 3 syllables: tect-on-ic. It rhymes with sardonic and tonic, if that helps it stick.

What does tectonic mean?

adjective

  1. Of or relating to construction or to architecture
  2. Structural

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Words that rhyme with tectonic

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sardonictonicchronichistrionicsynchronicchthonichedonicironicmnemoniccatatonicisotonicdemonic

Related words

architectonicconstructionstructuraldeformationalgeomorphiclithosphericcrustalgeological

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tectonic"?▾

"Tectonic" has 3 syllables: tect · on · ic.

What does "tectonic" mean?▾

Tectonic: Of or relating to construction or to architecture

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