How do you pronounce "rectangle"?

In American English: /ˈrɛktæŋgəl/ (REHKT-angg-uhl). In British English: /ɹˈɛktaŋɡəl/ (R-ehkt). In Canadian English: /ˈrɛktæŋgəl/ (REHKT-angg-uhl). In Australian English: /ɹˈɛktaŋɡəl/ (R-ehkt).

Is "rectangle" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɛktæŋgəl/ (REHKT-angg-uhl), while in British English it's /ɹˈɛktaŋɡəl/ (R-ehkt).

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rectangle

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/ˈrɛktæŋgəl/

REHKT-angg-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

rɛktrec·æŋgtan·əlgle

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