How to pronounce pentacle
Say it like PEN-tuh-kul. Pentacle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
- PEN
- tuh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pentacle pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pentacle
American and British speakers say pentacle in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛntəkəl/ in the US and /ˈpɛntəkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEN-tuh-kul.
What does pentacle mean?
- A flat talisman, almost always star-shaped, made of parchment, sheet metal, or other substance, marked with a magic symbol or symbols, used in magical evocation.
- A pentagram, especially one that is used for magical or mystical purposes.
- A circumscribed pentagram.
Where does pentacle come from?
From Middle French pentacle, from Old French pentacol (“pendant”), from pent (“hangs”), a (“from”), and col (“neck”), thus "hangs from neck".
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- pentaculum
- pentagram
- pentalpha
Words that rhyme with pentacle
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pentacle.
Questions about saying pentacle
How do you pronounce pentacle?
Say PEN-tuh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛntəkəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɛntəkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pentacle?
Pentacle has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · tuh · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say pentacle the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛntəkəl/ and the British form is /ˈpɛntəkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.