How to pronounce octagonal
Say it like ahk-TAG-uh-nul. Octagonal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAG).
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- ahk
- TAG
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Octagonal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TAGSay 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 octagonal
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ok-TAG-uh-nul.
What does octagonal mean?
- Shaped like an octagon, in having eight sides and eight angles.
Where does octagonal come from?
From octagon + -al.
Words that rhyme with octagonal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of octagonal.
Questions about saying octagonal
How do you pronounce octagonal?
Say ahk-TAG-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ɑkˈtæɡənəl/. In British English it is /ɒkˈtæɡənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in octagonal?
Octagonal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAG). Broken into parts: ahk · TAG · uh · nul.
Is octagonal 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 /ɒkˈtæɡənəl/ (ok-TAG-uh-nul).