How to Pronounce Tectonics

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

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TECT-on-ics

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💡 Tip for remembering “tectonics”

"tectonics" has 3 syllables: tect-on-ics. It rhymes with histrionics and electronics, if that helps it stick.

What does tectonics mean?

noun

  1. The study of crustal plates and other large-scale structural features of the Earth.
  2. The science and art of assembling, shaping, or ornamenting materials in construction.

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Words that rhyme with tectonics

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histrionicselectronicsphonicsavionicsharmonicsnucleonicssonicstektronixmnemonicsmicroelectronicsebonicsconics

Related words

architectonicsrocksbouldersgeotectonicstectonophysicstectonicisttectonostratigraphytectonophysicist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tectonics"?▾

"Tectonics" has 3 syllables: tect · on · ics.

What does "tectonics" mean?▾

Tectonics: The study of crustal plates and other large-scale structural features of the Earth.

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