How to Pronounce Rectangles

To pronounce "rectangles", say RECT-angl-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

RECT-angl-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “rectangles”

"rectangles" has 3 syllables: rect-angl-es. It rhymes with dangles and bangles, if that helps it stick.

What does rectangles mean?

noun

  1. A quadrilateral having opposing sides parallel and four right angles.

Words that rhyme with rectangles

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

danglesbanglesstranglestrianglesspanglestanglesmanglesjangleswrangleswanglesangles

Related words

boxescolumnsoblongsquadrilateralsparallelogramsrectangularsquarestriangles

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rectangles"?▾

"Rectangles" has 3 syllables: rect · angl · es.

What does "rectangles" mean?▾

Rectangles: A quadrilateral having opposing sides parallel and four right angles.

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