Shapes in English.
10 everyday shapes words with pictures. Tap to hear each one in a British voice; choose your language from the menu to see each meaning.
About these shapes words
These 10 words cover shapes in everyday English, from circle and triangle to spiral. Listen to each one in a British voice, say it aloud, then try the games below to lock it in.
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Questions
What are the most common English words for shapes?
This page lists 10 everyday shapes words in English: circle, triangle, square, star, heart, rhombus, cross, line, arrow, spiral. Each one has a picture and a British audio clip.
How can I learn shapes vocabulary quickly?
Listen to each word, say it aloud, then use it in a sentence. Hearing a word and typing it in English Dictation, and spotting it in the phrasebook conversations, helps it stick.
Is this British or American English?
The audio is a British voice and the spelling is British (for example, colour). A few words differ in American English.