How to pronounce angular
Say it like ANG-ghyuh-ler. Angular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce angular. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ANG
- ghyuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Angular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ghyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of angular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ANG-ghyoo-luh.
What does angular mean?
- measured by an angle or by the rate of change of an angle“angular momentum”
- having angles or an angular shape
Where does angular come from?
From Middle English angular, anguler, from Latin angulāris, from angulus (“angle, corner”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying angular
How do you pronounce angular?
Say ANG-ghyuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈæŋɡjəlɚ/. In British English it is /ˈæŋɡjulə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in angular?
Angular has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ANG). Broken into parts: ANG · ghyuh · ler.
Is angular pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈæŋɡjulə/ (ANG-ghyoo-luh).