How to Pronounce Horizontal

To pronounce "horizontal", say HOR-iz-ont-al — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “horizontal”

"horizontal" has 4 syllables: hor-iz-ont-al. It rhymes with fontal and vauntful, if that helps it stick.

What does horizontal mean?

noun

  1. A horizontal component of a structure
  2. Horizon

adjective

  1. Perpendicular to the vertical; parallel to the plane of the horizon; level, flat
  2. Relating to horizontal markets

Synonyms

linearmelodic

Antonyms

vertical

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Words that rhyme with horizontal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fontalvauntfulquantalpontilpontileperiodontalconsonantalquantile

Related words

levelflatcrosswiseswimmingnaiantcross-sectionaltransversetransversal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "horizontal"?▾

"Horizontal" has 4 syllables: hor · iz · ont · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "horizontal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "horizontal" is /ˌhɒɹɪˈzɒntəl/.

What does "horizontal" mean?▾

Horizontal: A horizontal component of a structure

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