How to pronounce polygonal
Say it like puh-LIG-uh-nul. Polygonal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIG).
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- puh
- LIG
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polygonal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 polygonal
American and British speakers say polygonal in essentially the same way: /pəˈlɪɡənəl/ in the US and /pəˈlɪɡənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-LIG-uh-nul.
What does polygonal mean?
- Having many angles; hence characteristic of a polygon.
- Comprised of polygons.
Where does polygonal come from?
From polygon + -al.
Questions about saying polygonal
How do you pronounce polygonal?
Say puh-LIG-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlɪɡənəl/. In British English it is /pəˈlɪɡənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polygonal?
Polygonal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIG). Broken into parts: puh · LIG · uh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say polygonal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈlɪɡənəl/ and the British form is /pəˈlɪɡənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.