Pattern word guide

How do you spell and pronounce textile?

Textile is spelled T-E-X-T-I-L-E and commonly pronounced TEKS-tile or TEKS-tuhl.

Spelling, sound, and meaning

Pronunciation varies by accent, but the first syllable is always stressed. A textile is a cloth or woven material, and textile design covers the colors, structures, and printed motifs made for fabric. A seamless tile lets one design repeat across a larger textile surface.

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