How to pronounce pentathlete
Say it like PEN-tath-leet. Pentathlete has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN).
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- PEN
- tath
- leet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pentathlete 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.
- tathKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- leetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pentathlete
American and British speakers say pentathlete in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛntæθlit/ in the US and /ˈpɛntæθlit/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEN-tath-leet.
What does pentathlete mean?
- An athlete who competes in the pentathlon.
Where does pentathlete come from?
From penta- + athlete.
Questions about saying pentathlete
How do you pronounce pentathlete?
Say PEN-tath-leet. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛntæθlit/. In British English it is /ˈpɛntæθlit/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pentathlete?
Pentathlete has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEN). Broken into parts: PEN · tath · leet.
Do Americans and Brits say pentathlete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛntæθlit/ and the British form is /ˈpɛntæθlit/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.