How to Pronounce Rectangle

To pronounce "rectangle", say RECT-angl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛktæŋɡəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɹɛktæŋɡəɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɹˈɛktæŋɡəl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “rectangle”

Break "rectangle" into 3 beats and lean on "RECT" — that's the stressed one.

What does rectangle mean?

noun

  1. Any quadrilateral having opposing sides parallel and four right angles.
  2. Such a quadrilateral that is oblong (longer than it is wide): one that is not regular (equilateral), that is, any except a square.

adjective

  1. Right-angled.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "rectangle"?▾

To pronounce "rectangle", say RECT-angl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɛktæŋɡəɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "rectangle"?▾

"Rectangle" has 3 syllables: rect · angl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "rectangle"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rectangle" is /ˈɹɛktæŋɡəɫ/.

What does "rectangle" mean?▾

Rectangle: Any quadrilateral having opposing sides parallel and four right angles.

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