For curious minds ages 3–12

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Rectangle

/ˈrektæŋɡl/

3 syllables — bold is the stressed beat

Rectangle

noun

Meaning: A long shape with four sides, like a door.

Full meaning: A shape with four sides and four right angles.

Phonics sounds: r-e-c-t-a-n-g-le — blend them together!

Example: “My book is shaped like a rectangle.”

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Category: shapes · Frequency rank: 45 (smaller = more common)