How to Pronounce "perpendicular"
word
ˌpɝpənˈdɪkjəɫɝ
pur-puhn-DIK-yuh-ler
pˌɜːpəndˈɪkjʊlɐ
pur-puhn-DIK-yuh-luh
Definition
When two lines or surfaces meet at a 90-degree angle, they are perpendicular to each other.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɝpənˈdɪkjəɫɝ
British English
pˌɜːpəndˈɪkjʊlɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pur-puhn-DIK-yuh-ler
UK
pur-puhn-DIK-yuh-luh
Listen in Context
The floor is perpendicular to the wall.
Draw a perpendicular line through this point.
The flagpole stands perpendicular to the ground.
Make sure the bookshelf is perpendicular before you secure it to the wall.