How to pronounce rectangles
Say it like REK-tang-gulz. Rectangles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK).
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- REK
- tang
- gulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rectangles pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tangGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of rectangles
American and British speakers say rectangles in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛkˌtæŋɡəlz/ in the US and /ˈrɛkˌtæŋɡəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: REK-tang-gulz.
What does rectangles mean?
- plural of rectangle How to pronounce rectangle
Questions about saying rectangles
How do you pronounce rectangles?
Say REK-tang-gulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛkˌtæŋɡəlz/. In British English it is /ˈrɛkˌtæŋɡəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rectangles?
Rectangles has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REK). Broken into parts: REK · tang · gulz.
Do Americans and Brits say rectangles the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛkˌtæŋɡəlz/ and the British form is /ˈrɛkˌtæŋɡəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.