How to Pronounce "tensile"
word
ˈtɛnsəɫ
TEN-suhl
tˈɛnsaɪl
TEN-syle
Definition
Relating to how much something can be stretched or pulled before breaking, especially used for materials like metal, rope, or wire.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɛnsəɫ
British English
tˈɛnsaɪl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TEN-suhl
UK
TEN-syle
Listen in Context
Steel has a high tensile strength.
The rope's tensile limit is 500 kilograms.
Engineers measured the tensile properties of the new material.
After testing, they found the cable's tensile abilities were much better than expected.