How to Pronounce Pentathlon

To pronounce "pentathlon", say PENT-athl-on — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PENT-athl-on

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💡 Tip for remembering “pentathlon”

"pentathlon" has 3 syllables: pent-athl-on. It rhymes with triathlon and athlon, if that helps it stick.

What does pentathlon mean?

noun

  1. An ancient athletics discipline, featuring five events: stadion, wrestling, long jump, javelin and discus
  2. Modern pentathlon.

Words that rhyme with pentathlon

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triathlonathlon

Related words

federationdecathlontetrathlonoctathlontriathlondiscusquadrathlon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pentathlon"?▾

"Pentathlon" has 3 syllables: pent · athl · on.

What does "pentathlon" mean?▾

Pentathlon: An ancient athletics discipline, featuring five events: stadion, wrestling, long jump, javelin and discus

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