How to pronounce octangle
Say it like AHK-tang-gul. Octangle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHK).
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- AHK
- tang
- gul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Octangle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tangKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- gulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of octangle
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OK-tang-gul.
What does octangle mean?
- A geometric figure with eight corners, an octagon.
Where does octangle come from?
From oct- + angle.
Questions about saying octangle
How do you pronounce octangle?
Say AHK-tang-gul. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑktæŋɡəl/. In British English it is /ˈɒktæŋɡəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in octangle?
Octangle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHK). Broken into parts: AHK · tang · gul.
Is octangle 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 /ˈɒktæŋɡəl/ (OK-tang-gul).