How to pronounce triangular
Say it like try-ANG-ghyuh-ler. Triangular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ANG).
- try
- ANG
- ghyuh
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Triangular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 triangular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: try-ANG-ghyuh-luh.
What does triangular mean?
- Shaped like a triangle.
- Of, or pertaining to, triangles.
- Having a triangle as a base; as, a triangular prism, a triangular pyramid.
Where does triangular come from?
From Middle English triangulare, trianguler, triangulere, from Old French triangulaire, triangulier and Latin triangulāris.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- threeside
- trigonal
- trilateral
- three-sided
Words that rhyme with triangular
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of triangular.
Questions about saying triangular
How do you pronounce triangular?
Say try-ANG-ghyuh-ler. The American pronunciation is /traɪˈæŋɡjəlɚ/. In British English it is /traɪˈæŋɡjələ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in triangular?
Triangular has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ANG). Broken into parts: try · ANG · ghyuh · ler.
Is triangular 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 /traɪˈæŋɡjələ/ (try-ANG-ghyuh-luh).