How to Pronounce Rectilinear

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

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

RECT-il-in-ear

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💡 Tip for remembering “rectilinear”

"rectilinear" has 4 syllables: rect-il-in-ear.

What does rectilinear 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

rectilineallinearone-dimensionalgeneratrixstraightstraightforwardlinewisedirect

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How many syllables are in "rectilinear"?▾

"Rectilinear" has 4 syllables: rect · il · in · ear.

What does "rectilinear" mean?▾

Rectilinear: In a straight line.

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