How to Pronounce Octagonal

To pronounce "octagonal", say OCT-ag-on-al — 4 syllables, IPA /ɑkˈtæɡ.ə.n(ə)l/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ɑkˈtæɡ.ə.n(ə)l/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “octagonal”

"octagonal" has 4 syllables: oct-ag-on-al. It rhymes with hexagonal and diagonal, if that helps it stick.

What does octagonal mean?

adjective

  1. Shaped like an octagon, in having eight sides and eight angles.

Words that rhyme with octagonal

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hexagonaldiagonal

Related words

octangularoctogonalnonagonalundecagonalseptagonalheptagonaloctahedraloctaedral

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "octagonal"?▾

"Octagonal" has 4 syllables: oct · ag · on · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "octagonal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "octagonal" is /ɑkˈtæɡ.ə.n(ə)l/.

What does "octagonal" mean?▾

Octagonal: Shaped like an octagon, in having eight sides and eight angles.

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