word
hypotenuse
hy-POT-uh-nyooz
haɪˈpɒtɪnjuːzListen
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Syllable breakdown
hypotenuse
Dictionary meaning
The longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.
History and origin
Greek — 'hypoteinousa' (the side stretching under).
Common mispronunciations
HY-poh-ten-yoosHY-poh-te-nuse
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