How many syllables in rectangle?

Syllables in rectangle

3

rec·tan·gle

Rectangle has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say rectangle

Pronunciation/ˈɹɛktæŋɡəl/
3 syllables, REC-tan-gle · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

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

Questions

How many syllables are in rectangle?
Rectangle has three syllables.
How do you divide rectangle into syllables?
Rectangle divides as rec-tan-gle.
Which syllable is stressed in rectangle?
The first syllable (REC-tan-gle).

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