How many syllables in rectangular?

Syllables in rectangular

4

rec·tan·gu·lar

Rectangular has four syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say rectangular

Pronunciation/ɹɛkˈtæŋɡjəlɚ/
4 syllables, rec-TAN-gu-lar · da-DUM-da-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters11

To count it yourself, say rectangular slowly and listen for each vowel sound: rec, tan, gu, lar. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in rectangular?
Rectangular has four syllables.
How do you divide rectangular into syllables?
Rectangular divides as rec-tan-gu-lar.
Which syllable is stressed in rectangular?
The second syllable (rec-TAN-gu-lar).

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