Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tig welding

/ˈtɪɡˌwɛldɪŋ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.71 in modern English

Syllables: tig weld-ing
IPA: /ˈtɪɡˌwɛldɪŋ/

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of welding, typically of very reactive metals, by means of a non-consumable tungsten electrode and an atmosphere of an inert gas such as argon, with a feed stick for the weld material.

Uncountable

Etymology

By acronymy from tungsten–inert gas.

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

TIG weldings (plural)

Phrases

arc welder TIG weld

Frequently Paired Words

arc welder TIG weld MIG welding MAG welding GMAW SMAW

Synonyms

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Questions

How do you pronounce tig welding?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtɪɡˌwɛldɪŋ/.
What does tig welding mean?: A type of welding, typically of very reactive metals, by means of a non-consumable tungsten electrode and an atmosphere of an inert gas such as argon, with a feed stick for the weld material.
Where does tig welding come from?: By acronymy from tungsten–inert gas.

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