"tectonic" 怎么发音

word

US

tɛkˈtɑnɪk

tek-TAH-nik

UK

tɛktˈɒnɪk

tekt-ON-ik

释义

Relating to the structure and movement of the Earth's crust, especially the large plates that cause earthquakes and form mountains. Sometimes used figuratively to talk about huge, fundamental shifts.

IPA 音标

美式英语

tɛkˈtɑnɪk

英式英语

tɛktˈɒnɪk

简化发音

美式

tek-TAH-nik

英式

tekt-ON-ik

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The Earth's tectonic plates are always moving.

Tectonic activity can cause earthquakes.

Mountains form from tectonic movements.

Scientists are worried about increased tectonic activity in this area.