How to pronounce octagon
Say it like OK-tuh-gon. Octagon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK).
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US American/ˈɑktəˌɡɑn/OK-tuh-gon
UK British/ˈɒktəɡən/OK-tuh-gun
- OK
- tuh
- gon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Octagon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gonGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of octagon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-tuh-gun.
What does octagon mean?
noun
- A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.
- An arena for mixed martial arts.
Questions about saying octagon
How do you pronounce octagon?
Say OK-tuh-gon. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑktəˌɡɑn/. In British English it is /ˈɒktəɡən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in octagon?
Octagon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OK). Broken into parts: OK · tuh · gon.
Is octagon 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 /ˈɒktəɡən/ (OK-tuh-gun).