How to Pronounce Rectilineal

To pronounce "rectilineal", say RECT-il-in-eal — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

rectilineal

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying rectilineal, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

4

Syllables

11

Letters

RECT-il-in-eal

Say it like

💡 Tip for remembering “rectilineal”

"rectilineal" has 4 syllables: rect-il-in-eal.

What does rectilineal mean?

adjective

  1. In a straight line.

    “The crankshaft and connecting rods of an engine convert the rectilinear motion of the pistons to rotary motion of the flywheel.”

  2. Formed from straight lines.

Related words

rectilinearlinearone-dimensionalrotationalcentrolinearcolinearlineatedpatrilinear

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rectilineal"?▾

"Rectilineal" has 4 syllables: rect · il · in · eal.

What does "rectilineal" mean?▾

Rectilineal: In a straight line.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “rectilineal” in the full dictionary →