How to Pronounce Pentagon

To pronounce "pentagon", say PENT-ag-on — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɑn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɑn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pentagon”

"pentagon" has 3 syllables: pent-ag-on. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

What does pentagon mean?

noun

  1. A polygon with five sides and five angles.
  2. A fort with five bastions.

Words that rhyme with pentagon

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexiconphenomenondrawndenouementdonbygonepylonwithdrawn

Related words

polygondefensedefencemodquinquanglepentanglepentagrampentad

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pentagon"?▾

"Pentagon" has 3 syllables: pent · ag · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "pentagon"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pentagon" is /ˈpɛn.tə.ɡɑn/.

What does "pentagon" mean?▾

Pentagon: A polygon with five sides and five angles.

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