How to Pronounce Diagonal

To pronounce "diagonal", say DIAG-on-al — 3 syllables, IPA /daɪˈæɡnəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/daɪˈæɡnəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “diagonal”

"diagonal" has 3 syllables: diag-on-al. It rhymes with octagonal and hexagonal, if that helps it stick.

What does diagonal mean?

noun

  1. A line joining non-adjacent vertices of a polygon.
  2. Anything forming or resembling such a line, particularly:

adjective

  1. Joining two nonadjacent vertices (of a polygon or polyhedron).
  2. Having slanted or oblique lines or markings.

Synonyms

biasslashaslantaslopeslantedslantingslopedsloping

Antonyms

backslash

Words that rhyme with diagonal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

octagonalhexagonal

Related words

separatrixvirguleobliqueslantingslantedaslantaslopeinclined

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "diagonal"?▾

"Diagonal" has 3 syllables: diag · on · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "diagonal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "diagonal" is /daɪˈæɡnəl/.

What does "diagonal" mean?▾

Diagonal: A line joining non-adjacent vertices of a polygon.

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