How to pronounce "rhombus"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "rhombus"

Learn how to break down "rhombus" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

rhom-bus
2 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈɹɒmbəs/
/ˈɹɑːmbəs/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "rhombus"

Noun

  • A parallelogram having all sides of equal length.
  • In early Greek religion, an instrument whirled on the end of a string similar to a bullroarer.
  • Any of several flatfishes, including the brill and turbot, once considered part of the genus Rhombus, now in Scophthalmus.
  • Snails, now in genus Conus or family Conidae.

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