How to Pronounce Rhombus

To pronounce "rhombus", say RHOMB-us — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɹɒmbəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

rhombus

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈɹɒmbəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rhombus”

"rhombus" has 2 syllables: rhomb-us. It rhymes with strombus and thrombus, if that helps it stick.

What does rhombus mean?

noun

  1. A parallelogram having all sides of equal length.
  2. In early Greek religion, an instrument whirled on the end of a string similar to a bullroarer.

Synonyms

diamondlozengerhomb

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Words that rhyme with rhombus

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strombusthrombusbombus

Related words

rhombparallelogramrhomboidparallelepipeddiamondrhombohedronrhombidodecahedronlozenge

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rhombus"?▾

"Rhombus" has 2 syllables: rhomb · us.

What is the IPA transcription of "rhombus"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rhombus" is /ˈɹɒmbəs/.

What does "rhombus" mean?▾

Rhombus: A parallelogram having all sides of equal length.

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