How to pronounce octathlon
Say it like ok-TATH-lon. Octathlon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TATH).
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US American/ɑkˈtæθlɑn/ok-TATH-lon
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- ok
- TATH
- lon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Octathlon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- okKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TATHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- lonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does octathlon mean?
noun
- A sporting event consisting of eight different sports or contests.
Where does octathlon come from?
From octa- + -athlon.
Questions about saying octathlon
How do you pronounce octathlon?
Say ok-TATH-lon. The American pronunciation is /ɑkˈtæθlɑn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in octathlon?
Octathlon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TATH). Broken into parts: ok · TATH · lon.