How to Pronounce Tensile

To pronounce "tensile", say TENS-il-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtɛn.saɪ(ə)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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7

Letters

/ˈtɛn.saɪ(ə)l/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tensile”

"tensile" has 3 syllables: tens-il-e. It rhymes with stencil and ensile, if that helps it stick.

What does tensile mean?

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to tension.
  2. Capable of being stretched; ductile.

Words that rhyme with tensile

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stencilensilepencelpencilpensilepensilpenselbenselvenselbluepencilgensel

Related words

plianttractileductilepliablemalleableelastictensionstretchable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tensile"?▾

"Tensile" has 3 syllables: tens · il · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "tensile"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tensile" is /ˈtɛn.saɪ(ə)l/.

What does "tensile" mean?▾

Tensile: Of or pertaining to tension.

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