slickenside

Questions

What does slickenside mean?

A smooth, striated rock surface caused by the friction of one mass sliding over another

How to pronounce slickenside

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “slickenside”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “slickenside” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.