How to pronounce nonagonal
Say it like nah-NAG-uh-nul. Nonagonal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAG).
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- nah
- NAG
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nonagonal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- NAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nonagonal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: no-NAG-uh-nul.
What does nonagonal mean?
- Having nine sides and nine angles.
Where does nonagonal come from?
From nonagon + -al.
Words that rhyme with nonagonal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of nonagonal.
Questions about saying nonagonal
How do you pronounce nonagonal?
Say nah-NAG-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /nɑˈnæɡənəl/. In British English it is /nɒˈnæɡənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nonagonal?
Nonagonal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAG). Broken into parts: nah · NAG · uh · nul.
Is nonagonal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /nɒˈnæɡənəl/ (no-NAG-uh-nul).