How to pronounce octagonian
Say it like ok-tuh-GOH-nee-un. Octagonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOH).
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- ok
- tuh
- GOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Octagonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- okGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of octagonian
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ok-tuh-GOH-nee-un.
What does octagonian mean?
- Relating to an octagon
Where does octagonian come from?
From octagon + -ian.
Questions about saying octagonian
How do you pronounce octagonian?
Say ok-tuh-GOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑktəˈɡoʊniən/. In British English it is /ˌɒktəˈɡəʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in octagonian?
Octagonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOH). Broken into parts: ok · tuh · GOH · nee · un.
Is octagonian 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 /ˌɒktəˈɡəʊniən/ (ok-tuh-GOH-nee-un).