word
rhombus
ROM-bus
ˈrɒmbəsListen
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Syllable breakdown
rhombus
Dictionary meaning
A parallelogram with all four sides of equal length; a diamond shape.
History and origin
Greek — 'rhombos' (spinning top, rhombus).
Common mispronunciations
ROHM-byoosROM-byus
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