Pattern word guide
How do you spell and pronounce tessellation?
Tessellation is spelled T-E-S-S-E-L-L-A-T-I-O-N and pronounced tess-uh-LAY-shun.
Spelling, sound, and meaning
The main stress falls on LAY. A tessellation covers a surface with repeated shapes that fit together without gaps or overlaps. Squares, triangles, and hexagons can tessellate, while more elaborate interlocking figures can create decorative seamless designs.
