How to pronounce pentagonal
Say it like pen-TAG-uh-nul. Pentagonal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAG).
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- pen
- TAG
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pentagonal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- penKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 pentagonal
American and British speakers say pentagonal in essentially the same way: /pɛnˈtæɡənəl/ in the US and /pɛnˈtæɡənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: pen-TAG-uh-nul.
What does pentagonal mean?
- Of, relating to, or shaped like a pentagon.
- Something having the shape of a pentagon.
Where does pentagonal come from?
From pentagon + -al.
Words that rhyme with pentagonal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pentagonal.
Questions about saying pentagonal
How do you pronounce pentagonal?
Say pen-TAG-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /pɛnˈtæɡənəl/. In British English it is /pɛnˈtæɡənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pentagonal?
Pentagonal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAG). Broken into parts: pen · TAG · uh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say pentagonal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɛnˈtæɡənəl/ and the British form is /pɛnˈtæɡənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.