How to Pronounce "hypotenuse"
word
haɪˈpɒtənjuːz
hy-POT-uh-nyooz
haɪpˈɒtənjˌuːs
hy-POT-uh-nyoos
Definition
In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is the side opposite the right angle and is always the triangle's longest side.
IPA Transcription
American English
haɪˈpɒtənjuːz
British English
haɪpˈɒtənjˌuːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hy-POT-uh-nyooz
UK
hy-POT-uh-nyoos
Listen in Context
The hypotenuse is the longest side of a right triangle.
You find the length of the hypotenuse using the Pythagorean theorem.
Draw a right triangle and label the hypotenuse.
Remember, the hypotenuse is always across from the right angle.