How to Pronounce Pentatonic

To pronounce "pentatonic", say PENT-at-on-ic — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PENT-at-on-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “pentatonic”

"pentatonic" has 4 syllables: pent-at-on-ic.

What does pentatonic mean?

noun

  1. The pentatonic scale.

adjective

  1. Based on five tones.

    “The middle movement is completely pentatonic, giving it an unusual sound.”

Related words

pentaphonictetratonicoctatonichexatonicquinquegradeheptatonicenneatonictritone

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How many syllables are in "pentatonic"?▾

"Pentatonic" has 4 syllables: pent · at · on · ic.

What does "pentatonic" mean?▾

Pentatonic: The pentatonic scale.

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